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BG51 FCU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,586 mi
Last recorded85,586 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 85,586 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light not on at all

o/s/r outer door handle loose

rear tyres perished and perished

Fail 22 May 2013 85,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r outer door handle loose

rear tyres perished and perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,698 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,019 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,019 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 50,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 41,078 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,139 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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BG51 FCU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG51 FCU, 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 BG51 FCU registered?

BG51 FCU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BG51 FCU safe to buy?

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