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BJ51 OPB

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,718 mi
Last recorded148,718 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OPB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,718 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 148,715 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 144,136 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 144,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 139,926 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,416 miles

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

both front floors corroded

general brake pipe corrosion all round

ns rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Oct 2013 127,652 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,812 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 114,990 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 106,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,380 miles

os rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 87,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 74,785 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 61,970 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 OPB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ51 OPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ51 OPB registered?

BJ51 OPB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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