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BJ51 OFS

2001 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,786 mi
Last recorded97,786 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OFS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 97,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor / inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,968 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,667 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,319 miles

offside and nearside inner and outer sills coprrodeed

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 9 Mar 2018 90,249 miles

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

offside and nearside inner and outer sills coprrodeed

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,600 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot outer perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2017 86,600 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured floor and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot outer perishing

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,844 miles

nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot perishing

offsidse and nearside front floors corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake pads low

nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot perishing

offsidse and nearside front floors corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,583 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,516 miles

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

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)

S.R.S light on

Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,516 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

S.R.S light on

Spare tyre defective

recommend geometery alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,145 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 43,141 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,895 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,840 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,422 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 OFS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

BJ51 OFS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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