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BK51 SVX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,200 mi
Last recorded71,200 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 SVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,200 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,050 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded in places and has slight blow at rear section.

Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.

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

Recommend handbrake adjusted.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system badly corroded in places and has slight blow at rear section.

Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.

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

Recommend handbrake adjusted.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,383 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,672 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,360 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,201 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

both rear tyres 3-4mm and slightly perished

exhaust centre section corroded

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,337 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,533 miles

nearside front abs ring split

offside front abs ring split

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 13,533 miles

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

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

nearside front abs ring split

offside front abs ring split

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 8,954 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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BK51 SVX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK51 SVX, 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 BK51 SVX registered?

BK51 SVX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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