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MV51 BZL

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,133 mi
Last recorded71,133 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 BZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,133 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,155 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 67,155 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,575 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front outer drive shaft gator starting to crack

Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,575 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front outer drive shaft gator starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,777 miles

rear exhaust system contains corrosion

rear wiper blade split

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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MV51 BZL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MV51 BZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV51 BZL registered?

MV51 BZL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MV51 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 BZL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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