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GY51 ZKE

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,993 mi
Last recorded120,993 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZKE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 120,993 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Dec 2014 120,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,586 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/F ABS RING / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON MAINLINE X O/S/R BRAKE PIPES/ RAD CORRODING

Fail 17 Dec 2013 105,586 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DAMAGE TO O/S/F ABS RING / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON MAINLINE X O/S/R BRAKE PIPES/ RAD CORRODING

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres nearing wear bar indicators +- 2mm + n/s/r tyre starting to perrish + crack

Fail 13 Dec 2012 99,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres nearing wear bar indicators +- 2mm + n/s/r tyre starting to perrish + crack

Pass 10 Dec 2011 90,118 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 90,118 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,700 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 86,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,032 miles

slight smear from wipers , front brake discs slightly corroded/worn , exhaust system corroded , slight oil leaks , both front tyres worn on inner edges , c.v boots cracking , both rear tyres cracking badly , both rear traling arm bushes cracking/worn

Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,030 miles

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

slight smear from wipers , front brake discs slightly corroded/worn , exhaust system corroded , slight oil leaks , both front tyres worn on inner edges , c.v boots cracking , both rear tyres cracking badly , both rear traling arm bushes cracking/worn

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,172 miles

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

SRS light staying on

Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

SRS light staying on

Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,426 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 51,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZKE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GY51 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

GY51 ZKE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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