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SP51 ZTY

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,758 mi
Last recorded83,758 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ZTY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,758 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust cat section leaking

exhaust centre section corroded

front brake discs very corroded

nearside rear tyre worn very low - 175/65r14

Fail 15 Oct 2015 83,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust cat section leaking

exhaust centre section corroded

front brake discs very corroded

nearside rear tyre worn very low - 175/65r14

Pass 18 Oct 2014 82,679 miles

both front abs rotors corroded

both front side repeaters slightly white

brake pipes in engine bay slightly corroded

drivers wiper has small tear at end

exhaust corroded at center to rear joint

nearside rear wheel slighty tight to rotate

offside brake disc corroded on inner edge

sills slightly corroded at front

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,591 miles

both front brake pipes very corroded (advise replacment)

both front jack points corroded

engine light on

engine oil leak

exhaust showing signs of leakiong from labda sensor

front brake discs very corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

tyre size 175/65r14

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

both front brake pipes very corroded (advise replacment)

both front jack points corroded

engine light on

engine oil leak

exhaust showing signs of leakiong from labda sensor

front brake discs very corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

tyre size 175/65r14

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,911 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn low

tyre size 175/65r14

engine light on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 77,798 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn low

tyre size 175/65r14

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,284 miles

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

coolant low and looks weak

front exhaust flexi perished

front pipe mount insecure

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

ratle from exhaust heat shields

slight scratches on windscreen

tyre size 175/65/14

Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

coolant low and looks weak

front exhaust flexi perished

front pipe mount insecure

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

ratle from exhaust heat shields

slight scratches on windscreen

tyre size 175/65/14

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,781 miles

1 washer jet blocked

o/s/r + o/s/f brake pipes corroded - advise replacement

play in n/s/r drop link

rea wiper torn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,358 miles

brake pipes starting to corroded

exhaust close to anti-roll bar mount

n/s/f upper ball joint nut on with thread lock

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r tyre valve starting to split

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,190 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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SP51 ZTY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP51 ZTY, 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 SP51 ZTY registered?

SP51 ZTY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SP51 ZTY safe to buy?

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