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BX51 BVR

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,906 mi
Last recorded80,906 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 BVR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,906 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,895 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Jul 2016 80,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.500l (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front abs reluctor rings broken

spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,125 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,202 miles

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sill condition

Fail 21 Jul 2014 71,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sill condition

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,360 miles

hose from power steering resovior needs attention

Fail 13 Aug 2013 67,344 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hose from power steering resovior needs attention

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,302 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)

recommend cheak tracking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,318 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 47,933 miles

oil leak from rocker cover

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,950 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 39,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 15,816 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 BVR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

BX51 BVR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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