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FY51 BKA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,289 mi
Last recorded66,289 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BKA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2012 66,214 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,536 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,660 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,530 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,228 miles

washers poor!

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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FY51 BKA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FY51 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 FY51 BKA registered?

FY51 BKA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FY51 BKA safe to buy?

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