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BP51 EVM

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,751 mi
Last recorded148,751 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 EVM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 148,751 miles

Front floor area both sides corroding

Offside Front wheel arch area corroded and holed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 148,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front floor area both sides corroding

Offside Front wheel arch area corroded and holed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 136,696 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 136,693 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 123,092 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 106,202 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 106,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2014 89,750 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2014 89,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 30 May 2013 76,950 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 76,950 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2012 67,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension bushes wearing

Fail 16 May 2012 67,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension bushes wearing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,870 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,538 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 50,538 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 45,270 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 40,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 33,507 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 32,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,183 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 24,765 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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BP51 EVM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EVM, 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 BP51 EVM registered?

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

Is BP51 EVM safe to buy?

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