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BJ51 VVP

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,681 mi
Last recorded132,681 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VVP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 132,681 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in area of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,432 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 128,432 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,392 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 104,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,026 miles

Centre exhaust silencer slight leakage.

Nearside front, under vehicle corroded.

Offside & nearside front CV gaiters cracking.

Offside & nearside rear trailing suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Offside front tyre worn.

Oil leak.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,026 miles

Centre exhaust silencer slight leakage.

Nearside front, under vehicle corroded.

Offside & nearside front CV gaiters cracking.

Offside & nearside rear trailing suspension arm bushes deteriorating.

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper cracked/slight displaced (6.1.C.1)

Offside front tyre worn.

Oil leak.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,336 miles

Front exhaust section/flexi deteriorating.

Nearside front tyre cracking.

Offside & nearside front CV gaiters cracking.

Offside & nearside rear tyres cracking.

Offside rear bumper damaged/cracked.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,906 miles

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

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

cv boots deteriorated

n/s/f ,n/s/r, o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2014 66,902 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

cv boots deteriorated

n/s/f ,n/s/r, o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,591 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front cv gaitors worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust hanger broken for flexi pipe

vehicle missfires on idle

Fail 25 Jun 2013 66,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front cv gaitors worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust hanger broken for flexi pipe

vehicle missfires on idle

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,619 miles

vehicle on just passed emissions test due to engine missfire

Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,322 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 64,322 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,713 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,981 miles

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

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 VVP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

BJ51 VVP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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