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OY51 BKU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,128 mi
Last recorded137,128 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 BKU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,509 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,156 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 115,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 99,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,747 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,920 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,237 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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OY51 BKU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OY51 BKU, 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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What year was OY51 BKU registered?

OY51 BKU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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