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BU51 ZRL

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,674 mi
Last recorded54,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZRL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,674 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,854 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 47,854 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 40,193 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,507 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 35,744 miles

may have fault in auto box?

Pass 8 May 2013 33,174 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,601 miles

Has cambelt been changed?

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 24,425 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 24,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,386 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,122 miles

ABS reluctor disc broken.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,638 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 17,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,771 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 13,684 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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BU51 ZRL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU51 ZRL, 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 BU51 ZRL registered?

BU51 ZRL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BU51 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZRL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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