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BX51 AVO

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AVO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,802 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,633 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 90,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,243 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 8 Dec 2008 61,563 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,059 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 51,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,458 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 45,451 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 40,787 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 40,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AVO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BX51 AVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 AVO registered?

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

Is BX51 AVO safe to buy?

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