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BU51 ZTF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,537 mi
Last recorded101,537 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZTF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,058 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,551 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,082 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,094 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,441 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 61,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,334 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 57,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,021 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 54,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,290 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,269 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Nov 2007 46,269 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,591 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,485 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 3,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 ZTF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

BU51 ZTF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is BU51 ZTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ZTF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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