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GU51 XSZ

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,901 mi
Last recorded111,901 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XSZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,901 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 111,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,280 miles

off/side front abs ring cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2009 77,650 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

off/side front abs toothed ring gear,split on c/v joint,road tested car abs warning light not coming on.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,650 miles

off/side front abs toothed ring gear,split on c/v joint,road tested car abs warning light not coming on.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,904 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,831 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,008 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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GU51 XSZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU51 XSZ, 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 GU51 XSZ registered?

GU51 XSZ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is GU51 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XSZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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