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BP51 FHJ

2001 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

214,686 mi
Last recorded214,686 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 214,686 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 187,601 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 187,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front no plate cracked

slight ps leak from pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2020 159,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 122,999 miles

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 122,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,623 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting +slight play

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 5 Mar 2018 88,623 miles

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

front wishbone bushes splitting +slight play

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,903 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 56,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,014 miles

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

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

offside / nearside front floor pans coroided

both front tyres inside edges feathered

Fail 14 Jan 2015 47,014 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside / nearside front floor pans coroided

both front tyres inside edges feathered

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,676 miles

both front chassis sections corroded but not excessive

several brakepipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 37,670 miles

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

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

both front chassis sections corroded but not excessive

several brakepipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,134 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 30,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 26,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 13,923 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 13,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 10,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 10,265 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 FHJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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