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BF51 YWO

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YWO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,690 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2x outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 76,233 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,839 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arms starting to show wear - no excessive movement

Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,738 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear ARB Linkage Bushes Cracking Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D Bushes Stretched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Backbox Rattle Present

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking Slightly In Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,648 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,379 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,025 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,281 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,023 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 388,828 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,828 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,821 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 YWO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO registered?

BF51 YWO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BF51 YWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 YWO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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