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BP51 EKT

2001 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,641 mi
Last recorded130,641 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 EKT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,641 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 130,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,829 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 121,829 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,099 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,999 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

vehicle underside generally rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2014 110,932 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle underside generally rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,026 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 105,026 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,587 miles

srs illuminated

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

srs illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,467 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs are in poor condition

offside wiper ends are split

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs are in poor condition

long foot brake travel

offside wiper ends are split

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front washers not working correctly

signs of dampness around p.a.s pipes

slight damage to bodywork in several places

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,440 miles

advise vehicle underside elightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,751 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,530 miles

Drive belt perrished

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 24 Jan 2006 44,530 miles

Drive belt perrished

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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BP51 EKT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BP51 EKT, 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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BP51 EKT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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