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BJ51 LNP

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,688 mi
Last recorded152,688 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 LNP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 152,688 miles

both side rear radius arm bushes are perished

offside front seat belt is slow to return

rear bumper damaged

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 3 Oct 2012 142,871 miles

handbrake travel high

rear radius arm bushes are perished

slight power sterring weep

Fail 2 Oct 2012 142,870 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)

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre is wearing low

rear radius arm bushes are perished

slight power sterring weep

Pass 4 Oct 2011 135,231 miles

exhaust kat is noisey and the hanger is broken

Fail 4 Oct 2011 135,231 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust kat is noisey and the hanger is broken

Pass 1 Oct 2010 124,785 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 124,785 miles

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

both offside tyres are worn low on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre and worn low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 110,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside cv boot perished

Pass 3 Oct 2008 101,412 miles

hand brake travel high

radiator poor

front pads wearing low

cv boots perished

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,276 miles

rear number plate is poor

srs warning light is on

Fail 3 Oct 2007 89,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear number plate is poor

srs warning light is on

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,911 miles

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

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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BJ51 LNP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ51 LNP, 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 BJ51 LNP registered?

BJ51 LNP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 LNP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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