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BV51 AOF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,198 mi
Last recorded98,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AOF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,041 miles

Ball Joint OSF Slight play

slight rusting age related corrosion to under body, under sealed in places

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,492 miles

Brake pipes coated in plastic and wax

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Slight corrosion to offside front body strengthening plate

Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Brake pipes coated in plastic and wax

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Slight corrosion to offside front body strengthening plate

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,413 miles

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

front exhaust flexy worn + support mounting corrided of but exhaust still supported

Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,413 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

front exhaust flexy worn + support mounting corrided of but exhaust still supported

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,806 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,202 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,840 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 59,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,362 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,362 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 46,786 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 46,786 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,918 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 AOF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver 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 BV51 AOF, 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 AOF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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