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Y259 BPD

2001 Rover 45

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,934 mi
Last recorded51,934 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 BPD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 51,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,063 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 51,052 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 51,032 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,809 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 45,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 45,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,722 miles

o/s/front brake binding

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,650 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,462 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust is coroaded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,160 miles

Both rear Suspension Trailing Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Exhaust Rusting

Fail 17 Jun 2009 27,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,328 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 25,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 24,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,329 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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Y259 BPD is a 2001 Rover 45 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y259 BPD, 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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Y259 BPD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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