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BN51 RLZ

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,981 mi
Last recorded113,981 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 RLZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 113,981 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 113,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,009 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,485 miles

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

o/s n/s steering slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2011 94,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s n/s steering slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,882 miles

Battery insecure

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED. FRONT/REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED, OUTER SILLS HAVE COVER(S) ON THEM. O/S FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT OR MINIMAL MOVEMENT AT FIXINGS.

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 91,882 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED. FRONT/REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED, OUTER SILLS HAVE COVER(S) ON THEM. O/S FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT OR MINIMAL MOVEMENT AT FIXINGS.

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,545 miles

n.s.f.tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,564 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 21 Jan 2010 83,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 15 Dec 2008 72,819 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 11 Dec 2007 60,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front anti roll bar link bushs slight cracking

os and ns cv boots cracking

os reluctor ring cracked

os side repeater just going white

osr tyre cracking

trailing arm bushs cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,866 miles

front anti roll bar link bushs slight cracking

os and ns cv boots cracking

os reluctor ring cracked

os side repeater just going white

osr tyre cracking

trailing arm bushs cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,058 miles

off side front A.B.S reluctor ring cracked

off side rear suspension trailing arm bush lifting and splitting

Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,345 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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BN51 RLZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BN51 RLZ, 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 BN51 RLZ registered?

BN51 RLZ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is BN51 RLZ safe to buy?

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