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SL51 ZZJ

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,776 mi
Last recorded102,776 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 ZZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 102,776 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 102,776 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,234 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 85,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,375 miles

near side door handle insucure

Fail 23 Oct 2007 77,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

near side door handle insucure

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,795 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Oct 2006 69,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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SL51 ZZJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL51 ZZJ, 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 SL51 ZZJ registered?

SL51 ZZJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SL51 ZZJ safe to buy?

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