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SW51 BWA

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 BWA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 82,539 miles

airbag light on

engine check light on

engine noisy

Fail 25 Jan 2008 82,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

engine check light on

engine noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,576 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 32,282 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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SW51 BWA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SW51 BWA, 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 SW51 BWA?

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What year was SW51 BWA registered?

SW51 BWA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SW51 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 BWA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW51 BWA have outstanding finance?

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