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BX51 AVL

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,690 mi
Last recorded85,690 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AVL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2020 85,690 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

2 rear exhaust mounts broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

floor panels corroding

front washers weak pipe split

inner and outer sill panels corroding

n/s/r tyre on limit and cuts in tread

o/s/r tyre tread stepped out

plastic over sill trims fitted

variuos body panels damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chips in front windscreen

front floor panels corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2019 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chips in front windscreen

front floor panels corroding

front washer half blocked

Pass 1 May 2018 55,667 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 55,429 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake forces low both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,438 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre has low tread on inner shoulder.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,453 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 52,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,701 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 48,433 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2014 48,431 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,027 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,455 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,882 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,927 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 26,995 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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BX51 AVL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX51 AVL, 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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BX51 AVL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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