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VO51 BVA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 BVA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,017 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor condition not blowing

Fail 7 Jan 2013 96,989 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor condition not blowing

Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,560 miles

both outer cv boots cracking

rear tyres wearing outer edges, nearside worst

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2012 93,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both outer cv boots cracking

rear tyres wearing outer edges, nearside worst

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,214 miles

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

both outer cv boots cracking

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rack boot cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,620 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,526 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,642 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,642 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,724 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 BVA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VO51 BVA, 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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VO51 BVA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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