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VU51 ZMY

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,900 mi
Last recorded112,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ZMY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 112,900 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,781 miles

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

n/s front bumper slight damage front exhaust pipe poor condition engine oil leak bothfront engine mounts slight deterated

Fail 28 Jan 2015 105,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s front bumper slight damage front exhaust pipe poor condition engine oil leak bothfront engine mounts slight deterated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,225 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust front flexy pipe poor condition off/s front tyre worn thin on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,148 miles

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

both front tyres uneven wear wearing thin on inside edge n/s rear tyre walls light cracking front pads 70/ worn exhaust system poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres uneven wear wearing thin on inside edge n/s rear tyre walls light cracking front pads 70/ worn exhaust system poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

r/wiper blade worn srs light o / int mirror missing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,819 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

r/wiper blade worn srs light o / int mirror missing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,994 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,174 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 50,175 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,497 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2005 21,437 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2005 21,437 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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VU51 ZMY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU51 ZMY, 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 VU51 ZMY registered?

VU51 ZMY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VU51 ZMY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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