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BU51 OAA

2001 Rover MG

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,357 mi
Last recorded95,357 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover MG52,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OAA
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,354 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn transverse track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,495 miles

E M L Light on dashboard

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 91,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

E M L Light on dashboard

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,344 miles

EML light on dash

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 86,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

EML light on dash

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,192 miles

E M L Light on dashboard

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,190 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E M L Light on dashboard

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 76,108 miles

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

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

e m l light on dashboard

Pass 22 May 2014 72,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 69,311 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop inop

exhaust deteriorated and mounting strap

Pass 30 May 2012 67,548 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 67,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 64,395 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 64,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,133 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 61,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 57,786 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 53,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 53,468 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 49,553 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 49,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,611 miles

How Reliable is the Rover MG?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 42
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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BU51 OAA is a 2001 Rover MG in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,562 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 MG fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 OAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover MG typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Rover MG is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU51 OAA is a 2001 Rover MG, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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