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AJ51 ZHX

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,125 mi
Last recorded48,125 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZHX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level low at time of test.

corrosion on exhaust system

engine oil leaks .

lip on front discs.

outer sills obscured.

reverse light not working.

secuirty of rear bumper borderline .

uneven wera on front tyres

Fail 17 Nov 2011 48,125 miles

outer sills obscured.

reverse light not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level low at time of test.

corrosion on exhaust system

engine oil leaks .

lip on front discs.

secuirty of rear bumper borderline .

uneven wera on front tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 43,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,893 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,337 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,178 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 20,991 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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AJ51 ZHX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ51 ZHX, 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 AJ51 ZHX registered?

AJ51 ZHX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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