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SV51 ZHA

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,771 mi
Last recorded81,771 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 ZHA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,771 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,771 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,487 miles

Brakes corroded due to not being used

Front jacking points corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to big hole in exhaust (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes corroded due to not being used

Front jacking points corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 78,722 miles

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

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

corrosion to floor at front but not excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2016 78,722 miles

Emissions not tested concerned over engine condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle white smoke (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

corrosion to floor at front but not excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 75,842 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 74,021 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,021 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,374 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 57,780 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,062 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,145 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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SV51 ZHA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV51 ZHA, 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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SV51 ZHA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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