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ST51 BKY

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 BKY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2010

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,586 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 72,584 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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ST51 BKY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ST51 BKY, 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

How do I check the history of ST51 BKY?

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What year was ST51 BKY registered?

ST51 BKY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is ST51 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 BKY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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