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BN51 UWB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,409 mi
Last recorded94,409 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UWB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oversill fitted

front floor pans corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 91,770 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front floor pans corroded

rear void bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 91,731 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

front floor pans corroded

rear void bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,064 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front floor pans corroded

rear void bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,703 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,584 miles

front floor pans corroded

oversills fitted

slight power steering fluid leak from hose

Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front floor pans corroded

oversills fitted

slight power steering fluid leak from hose

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,047 miles

airbag light on

Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,047 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,912 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,458 miles

air bag light is on

both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split

broken bolt on alternator bracket

o/s windscreen washer is weak

o/s/f wheel is binding

o/s/r tyre is slightly distorted on inner edge

spare wheel is insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2009 48,458 miles

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

air bag light is on

both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split

broken bolt on alternator bracket

o/s windscreen washer is weak

o/s/f wheel is binding

o/s/r tyre is slightly distorted on inner edge

spare wheel is insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,328 miles

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

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

oil level low

Fail 20 Oct 2008 43,327 miles

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,064 miles

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)

covers fitted to both sills

outer casing to rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2007 38,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

covers fitted to both sills

outer casing to rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,164 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 UWB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

BN51 UWB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BN51 UWB safe to buy?

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