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BX51 BNF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,730 mi
Last recorded93,730 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,730 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 93,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,417 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 92,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,121 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 87,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,320 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,283 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,304 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 65,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,206 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 57,206 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 BNF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

BX51 BNF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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