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PE51 VJZ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,284 mi
Last recorded74,284 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 VJZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,284 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 72,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,185 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,902 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 62,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

slight cracking on power steering belt

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 16 Sep 2009 44,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,431 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [185/65/14t]

slight blow on exhaust back box + centre section corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,417 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,550 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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PE51 VJZ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PE51 VJZ, 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 PE51 VJZ registered?

PE51 VJZ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is PE51 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 VJZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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