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GL51 HZU

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,902 mi
Last recorded104,902 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 HZU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,902 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

under the body and both sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 98,604 miles

oil leak

sill cover fitted

under body corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 98,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

sill cover fitted

under body corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,022 miles

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and offside front floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre outer side wall badly deteriorated!

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated!

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated!

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,592 miles

Engine management malfuction warning lamp on!

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

Nearside and offside front floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Nearside front tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management malfuction warning lamp on!

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

Nearside and offside front floor pans slightly corroded

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Nearside front tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 91,748 miles

Front brake imbalance of 20%

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

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 91,706 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Unable to see full condition of offside and nearside outer sills because of side skirts fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,804 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,060 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 62,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 62,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,465 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 43,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GL51 HZU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL51 HZU, 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.

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What year was GL51 HZU registered?

GL51 HZU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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