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BJ51 ORL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,965 mi
Last recorded101,965 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ORL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,965 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 101,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,855 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 78,498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,750 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,491 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,778 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,648 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 ORL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

BJ51 ORL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is BJ51 ORL safe to buy?

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