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BK51 FYU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,447 mi
Last recorded136,447 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 FYU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 136,447 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2017 129,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 129,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer reluctor ring broken on driveshaft

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

signs of slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 129,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer reluctor ring broken on driveshaft

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

signs of slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,716 miles

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

both front abs reluctor rings broken

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 128,144 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

power steering pipes have a misting of oil

Pass 14 Feb 2013 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 126,814 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 123,443 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

signs of a power steering fluid leak from above steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2012 123,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

signs of a power steering fluid leak from above steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 115,988 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 715,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 131,746 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 108,016 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 108,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,668 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

signs of slight fuel leak

Fail 2 Oct 2008 100,644 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres worn unevenly

signs of slight fuel leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,253 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 90,214 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 79,889 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 79,889 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 70,742 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 70,742 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BK51 FYU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BK51 FYU, 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 BK51 FYU registered?

BK51 FYU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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