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WF51 ZVL

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,072 mi
Last recorded121,072 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 ZVL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,072 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 121,071 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 106,404 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 106,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,930 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 91,928 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

rear number plate faded

Fail 10 Feb 2009 78,947 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

rear number plate faded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,283 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 70,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,500 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 62,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 46,515 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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WF51 ZVL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF51 ZVL, 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 WF51 ZVL registered?

WF51 ZVL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is WF51 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 ZVL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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