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BV51 ADZ

2001 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,142 mi
Last recorded144,142 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 ADZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 144,142 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 144,128 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2015 134,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

power steering pump noisy and notchy when turning

Fail 7 Nov 2015 134,828 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle come off belt (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

power steering pump noisy and notchy when turning

Pass 28 Nov 2014 127,966 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,051 miles

Offside Front Stub axle slightly distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 120,051 miles

Offside Front Stub axle slightly distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,706 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,116 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

oil was low

Fail 21 Nov 2011 100,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

oil was low

Pass 11 Nov 2010 90,206 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 90,070 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,197 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,614 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,726 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 ADZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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