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ST51 BLJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,026 mi
Last recorded31,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 BLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,026 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 31,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 25,371 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 25,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin corroded (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin corroded (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,050 miles

Rear washer inop

Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,365 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,169 miles

corrosion on middle and rear exhaust section

signs of oil leaks at nearside and offside front diff oil seals

Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 15,704 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,297 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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ST51 BLJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST51 BLJ, 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 ST51 BLJ registered?

ST51 BLJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is ST51 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 BLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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