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NL51 BTU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,492 mi
Last recorded112,492 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 BTU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 112,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 105,197 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 96,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 96,707 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,423 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,423 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,893 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 53,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 40,848 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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NL51 BTU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NL51 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

NL51 BTU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NL51 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 BTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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