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BV51 AAU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,110 mi
Last recorded96,110 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,857 miles

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

rear lower arm bushes weak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,715 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 88,715 miles

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,656 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,722 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 57,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,712 miles

both front tyres worn around inner edges

both trailing arm bushes cracking

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 31,785 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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BV51 AAU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV51 AAU, 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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BV51 AAU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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