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BV51 AAZ

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,040 mi
Last recorded58,040 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AAZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front (3.5.1i)

heavily underseald

Fail 8 Nov 2017 57,944 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension bush s perished and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 55,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,276 miles

showing corosion

Fail 30 Oct 2015 52,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,333 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 49,333 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 46,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,583 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,124 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 44,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,679 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 41,679 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,298 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,787 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,450 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 33,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,070 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 21,310 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 AAZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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