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BT51 XUR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,377 mi
Last recorded96,377 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XUR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,280 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,450 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn 2mm

Fail 18 Feb 2015 90,450 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn 2mm

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,450 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipe corroded

exhaust leaking

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

screen chipped

Fail 12 Sep 2013 90,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipe corroded

exhaust leaking

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

screen chipped

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,450 miles

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

near side front brake slight binding

power steering level on min

Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,450 miles

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

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

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

near side front brake slight binding

power steering level on min

Fail 21 Feb 2011 84,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 80,327 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2010 80,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,399 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 67,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2008 51,485 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,270 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 34,665 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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BT51 XUR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT51 XUR, 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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BT51 XUR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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