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PY51 BWD

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 BWD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,460 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,460 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,283 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,882 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 56,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,293 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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PY51 BWD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PY51 BWD, 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 PY51 BWD registered?

PY51 BWD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is PY51 BWD safe to buy?

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