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AO51 ZHC

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,797 mi
Last recorded60,797 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZHC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 60,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,204 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,106 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,871 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,477 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,555 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,438 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,674 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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AO51 ZHC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO51 ZHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 ZHC registered?

AO51 ZHC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is AO51 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 ZHC shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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