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GY51 RZL

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,824 mi
Last recorded98,824 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 RZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 98,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 98,824 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,258 miles

Oil leak

hand brake travel long

Fail 22 Jun 2012 88,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

hand brake travel long

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 77,035 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

hand brake travel long

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,667 miles

splits to n/s/front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 24 Jun 2009 58,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

splits to n/s/front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 17 May 2008 51,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,655 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 46,655 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,505 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 37,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 32,716 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 32,716 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GY51 RZL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GY51 RZL, 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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GY51 RZL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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