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GY51 ZBV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZBV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 72,586 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 72,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 57,285 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on at time of test, not currently part of test but it is scheduled to be included in future tests

small split in wiper blades, does not affect vision

Pass 12 May 2011 53,223 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 53,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 48,587 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,270 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 43,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

coolent level very low brake service

Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,428 miles

coolent level very low brake service

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,988 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 36,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,250 miles

O/S And N/S Rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 32,468 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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GY51 ZBV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZBV, 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 GY51 ZBV registered?

GY51 ZBV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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