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BX51 BKA

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,594 mi
Last recorded156,594 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 BKA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 156,594 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 143,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 136,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

tail pipe melting bumper

Pass 17 Oct 2012 133,416 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 131,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 128,948 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 126,132 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 126,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 122,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 120,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 117,405 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 BKA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BKA, 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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What year was BX51 BKA registered?

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

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