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BF51 XLK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,366 mi
Last recorded30,366 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XLK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,366 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 30,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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 22 Oct 2008 25,204 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 25,204 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

RAD corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front door handle loose

wipers not clearing well

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,184 miles

exhaust blow

front discs worn corroded

nsr trailling arm bush parting

rad in poor condtion

under side cover in mud

wiper poor

Fail 8 Nov 2007 22,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust blow

front discs worn corroded

nsr trailling arm bush parting

rad in poor condtion

under side cover in mud

Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,478 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 20,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side outter cv boot cracked

water level low

Pass 13 Dec 2005 14,072 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 XLK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 XLK registered?

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

Is BF51 XLK safe to buy?

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