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VK51 TZW

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,980 mi
Last recorded68,980 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 TZW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

rear suspension arm bushes starting to wear

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,980 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

rear suspension arm bushes starting to wear

Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,641 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 55,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,950 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,554 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 36,648 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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VK51 TZW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK51 TZW, 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 VK51 TZW registered?

VK51 TZW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is VK51 TZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 TZW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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