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BU51 ZSL

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,009 mi
Last recorded53,009 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZSL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 53,009 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 49,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,155 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 48,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,630 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 22,679 miles

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

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 ZSL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

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

Is BU51 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZSL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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