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BX51 AYC

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,607 mi
Last recorded53,607 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 AYC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 53,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and offside front floor slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear external door handle slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper slight damage

oil level on min

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,537 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front and offside front floor slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear door handle slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear bumper slight damage

exhaust slight corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 48,537 miles

Nearside 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)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front and offside front floor slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear door handle slight damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear bumper slight damage

exhaust slight corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,750 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively s (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear door handle slight damage

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,956 miles

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear door handle loose

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear door handle loose

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear door handle loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,923 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust slight corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front and nearisde front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,450 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKE BUT DOOR CAN STILL BE OPENED

Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,745 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2005 21,815 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 AYC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

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

Is BX51 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 AYC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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