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BP51 GFX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,670 mi
Last recorded120,670 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,670 miles

all front + rear suspension components corroded

both front tyres close to limit

child seat fitted

damage to paint work to front bumper

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

o\s\f tyre wearing on edges

o\s\f washer jet poor

oil leak

rear no plate delaminating

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2015 120,394 miles

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

all front + rear suspension components corroded

both front tyres close to limit

child seat fitted

damage to paint work to front bumper

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

o\s\f tyre wearing on edges

o\s\f washer jet poor

oil leak

rear no plate delaminating

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 114,769 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 27 Oct 2014 114,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 108,390 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,221 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 102,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 89,694 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 89,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 83,497 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 83,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,844 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,553 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,426 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,426 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,669 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 GFX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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