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ML51 BJK

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,397 mi
Last recorded76,397 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 BJK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,397 miles

Offside Rear Sill corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 30 Aug 2023 76,396 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill corroded within 30cm of a suspention mounting. (perscribed area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,662 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 74,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill excessively corroded within 30cm of a prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 73,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,422 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 70,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

water leak suspect water pump

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,575 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Sep 2018 67,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,041 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over exhaust (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to check outer sills side skirts fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 64,041 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over exhaust (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to check outer sills side skirts fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 561,396 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 561,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,561 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 51,588 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,321 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2010 27,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,246 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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ML51 BJK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML51 BJK, 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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ML51 BJK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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