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BF51 BGV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 69,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine check light on

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,903 miles

engine check light on

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,431 miles

engine check light on

Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,568 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 49,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Offside Front tyre perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,232 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light illuminated

radial cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminating indicating fault

Fail 13 Aug 2013 35,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminating indicating fault

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,714 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,033 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 15,581 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BF51 BGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF51 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF51 BGV registered?

BF51 BGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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