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BF51 VZV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,905 mi
Last recorded40,905 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VZV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 40,905 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 40,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,774 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 35,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,774 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 32,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,288 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,540 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,455 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,207 miles

Both rear tyres and O/S/F tyres perished and split in tread.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 22,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre perished and slpit in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,669 miles

All four tyres perished and split in tread.

Both front wipers split.

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 VZV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

BF51 VZV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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