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BJ51 OFP

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,285 mi
Last recorded54,285 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OFP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 54,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,523 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 50,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,007 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 47,007 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,198 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,198 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,736 miles

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

o/s and n/s front reluctor rings broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,635 miles

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

o/s and n/s front reluctor rings split on c/v joints

Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 28,999 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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BJ51 OFP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc 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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

BJ51 OFP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is BJ51 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 OFP 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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