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BL51 KAU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,728 mi
Last recorded62,728 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 KAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 62,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

nearside rear inner arch/sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,053 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,056 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,958 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 59,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,682 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,614 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings/outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

brake servo operation weak pedal still dips

Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,463 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,139 miles

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 23 Nov 2012 53,137 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,036 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 51,099 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,225 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,041 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 43,876 miles

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

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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BL51 KAU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL51 KAU, 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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BL51 KAU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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