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BF51 WFH

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,414 mi
Last recorded95,414 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WFH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,414 miles

front flexi pipe deterioted but not blowing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,556 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel hose leaking metal filler pipe corroded (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim not checked (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,090 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 83,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 76,849 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Feb 2014 76,849 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,957 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 70,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,138 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 23,388 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 WFH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFH, 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 WFH registered?

BF51 WFH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is BF51 WFH safe to buy?

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