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NL51 BSY

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 BSY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,540 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 69,532 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,843 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 67,401 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 55,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,465 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s & mn/s rear tyres low

Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,266 miles

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

advise, abs ring , n/s/f. fractured

Fail 9 Aug 2006 40,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise, abs ring , n/s/f. fractured

Pass 15 Jun 2005 32,814 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 32,814 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NL51 BSY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NL51 BSY, 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 NL51 BSY registered?

NL51 BSY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is NL51 BSY safe to buy?

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