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VO51 BTY

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,951 mi
Last recorded74,951 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 BTY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,951 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

corrosion in both front floors

corrosion in offside rear undersill

offside front outer cv boot perished

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 74,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust slight blow

corrosion in both front floors

corrosion in offside rear undersill

offside front outer cv boot perished

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,414 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust section very rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,719 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,284 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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VO51 BTY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO51 BTY, 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 VO51 BTY registered?

VO51 BTY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is VO51 BTY safe to buy?

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