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BX51 BFE

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,787 mi
Last recorded51,787 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 BFE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,787 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 51,787 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,264 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 47,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,520 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 43,405 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 40,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,886 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 36,886 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 15,776 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 BFE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

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

Is BX51 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 BFE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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