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MV51 BZR

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,814 mi
Last recorded90,814 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 BZR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,814 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,814 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,374 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,974 miles

cap missing from power steering resevoir

corrosion starting in n/s/f floor

exhaust mounting bracket at cat broken but system well supported

n/s + o/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,296 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2008 54,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front wiper blades split on ends

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,445 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,441 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 BZR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MV51 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

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

Is MV51 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 BZR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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