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BF51 XMA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,603 mi
Last recorded92,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XMA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,603 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

tyre cracking on tread

Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,070 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,294 miles

o/srear tyre perished

surface rust on discs

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,845 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 56,845 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTY FLAT

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,792 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,792 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,335 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,594 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,715 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 46,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XMA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

BF51 XMA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BF51 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 XMA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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