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BJ51 WJG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,433 mi
Last recorded88,433 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WJG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 88,433 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inside Door Shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inside door Shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake flexi rubbing slightly on fuel lines. Not adequately supported

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,128 miles

Corrosion to NSF and OSF floor sections

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,259 miles

Damage to NSF bumper

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion to floor

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight corrosion to floor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,950 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Lower Floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Floor slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,471 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 62,467 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,318 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill area rear section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill area rear section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all suspension components are very corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,166 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,117 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 49,506 miles

Rear Number Plate Poor Condition

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,506 miles

Rear Number Plate Poor Condition

Fail 22 Nov 2011 46,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,228 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,917 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,017 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,646 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 32,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,699 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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BJ51 WJG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ51 WJG, 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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BJ51 WJG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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