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BG51 SCZ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,551 mi
Last recorded138,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SCZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2017 138,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 133,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front floor repaires are covered with underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 130,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 125,456 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front floor pans corrroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 116,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 116,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,016 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to following body parts nearside front inner wing + offside & nearside front floor

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,996 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded [too and from flex hose]

surface corrosion around offside front floor

Fail 12 Jul 2010 103,994 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded [too and from flex hose]

surface corrosion around offside front floor

Pass 3 Aug 2009 98,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

surface corrosion around both front jacking points

Fail 4 Aug 2008 92,223 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 92,223 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2007 85,690 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 85,690 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 62,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SCZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG51 SCZ, 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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BG51 SCZ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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