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BU51 ZTC

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,762 mi
Last recorded71,762 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 71,762 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floor area corroded / repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

minor coolant leak

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,594 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washers poor

Fail 4 Mar 2019 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,698 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,124 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,576 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,427 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,427 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,103 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,857 miles

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,649 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,355 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,191 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,014 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 ZTC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

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

Is BU51 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZTC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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