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SA51 ZNM

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,500 mi
Last recorded83,500 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ZNM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,415 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 80,414 miles

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust support broken

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,183 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 77,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,406 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,009 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake bind

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,300 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,642 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 15 Aug 2013 64,642 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,091 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,091 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,631 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres slight uneven tread wear

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,487 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,533 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,725 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 32,725 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 27,089 miles

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)

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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SA51 ZNM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA51 ZNM, 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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SA51 ZNM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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