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BK51 UVU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,264 mi
Last recorded68,264 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 UVU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,264 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 3mm

Fail 19 Oct 2015 68,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,146 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,050 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,637 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 51,619 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,524 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,107 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,392 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,886 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 UVU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UVU, 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

How do I check the history of BK51 UVU?

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What year was BK51 UVU registered?

BK51 UVU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BK51 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 UVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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