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GU51 ZGE

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,787 mi
Last recorded56,787 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ZGE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,787 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Fail 21 Nov 2020 56,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 46,957 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 41,714 miles

Floor pan starting to corrode

Fail 16 May 2017 41,714 miles

Floor pan starting to corrode

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 38,362 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 38,361 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X 1 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 16 w Tracking needs adjustment (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 36,144 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 36,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 33,290 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 33,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 30,590 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked close to cord exposure

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

Offside rear tyre developing perished sidewall

Fail 7 May 2013 30,590 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracked close to cord exposure

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

Offside rear tyre developing perished sidewall

Pass 18 May 2012 28,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 27,347 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 27,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,189 miles

front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,189 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 21,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,423 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 ZGE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU51 ZGE, 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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GU51 ZGE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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