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RJ51 BVT

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,543 mi
Last recorded60,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BVT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,931 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

general under body surface rust

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,621 miles

both floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,385 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,652 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 37,324 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion exhaust

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2005 26,431 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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RJ51 BVT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ51 BVT, 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 RJ51 BVT registered?

RJ51 BVT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is RJ51 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 BVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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