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VA51 BXP

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,567 mi
Last recorded71,567 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 BXP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,567 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door handle loose but still opens

Offside Front tyre has cut to sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

floor repair on ns heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2018 71,453 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door handle loose but still opens

Offside Front tyre has cut to sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,853 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 67,829 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre has numerous cuts to sidewall none are showing cords advise replacement

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,515 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,239 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 60,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,587 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,939 miles

front brake pipes o/s/f and n/s/f corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2012 48,934 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake pipes o/s/f and n/s/f corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,734 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 46,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,194 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,537 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,266 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nail in offside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,057 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2006 30,931 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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VA51 BXP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VA51 BXP, 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 VA51 BXP registered?

VA51 BXP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is VA51 BXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 BXP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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