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YF51 ZBT

2002 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,627 mi
Last recorded75,627 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 ZBT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,627 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Floor corroded at front

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 75,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine management light on at time of test

Floor corroded at front

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,737 miles

Front tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2014 64,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,459 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 60,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,457 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,372 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,528 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,863 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 48,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,474 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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YF51 ZBT is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 56,886 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 YF51 ZBT, 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 24 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 YF51 ZBT registered?

YF51 ZBT is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is YF51 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 ZBT shows 15 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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