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GL51 WDT

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,596 mi
Last recorded69,596 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 WDT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Both Sides under rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors near jacking points Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Both Sides under rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors near jacking points Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides over 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor near jacking point Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 56,948 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINTS Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 56,948 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINTS Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Lower Bumper likely to become detached panel (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front floor pans rusting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 51,818 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,291 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,203 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 36,203 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,511 miles

oil leak os front by st rack

Fail 15 Nov 2011 26,501 miles

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

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)

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

oil leak os front by st rack

Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,959 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,222 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 9,222 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 8,241 miles

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

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

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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GL51 WDT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL51 WDT, 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 GL51 WDT registered?

GL51 WDT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is GL51 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 WDT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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