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GU51 WHE

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,098 mi
Last recorded160,098 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 160,098 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2014 160,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2013 151,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are close to the legal limit

clutch biting point is low and pedal rubber is missing

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern is slightly defective

Fail 30 Aug 2013 151,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are close to the legal limit

clutch biting point is low and pedal rubber is missing

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern is slightly defective

Pass 10 Sep 2012 148,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 148,725 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 137,766 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front floorpan corroding

power steering fluid low

Fail 8 Sep 2011 137,761 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front floorpan corroding

power steering fluid low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 125,439 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges, 185/65/14

both rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 116,661 miles

advise both rear arm center bushes

advise oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 116,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise both rear arm center bushes

advise oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 106,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 99,587 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 99,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 94,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear light unit cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2005 81,020 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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GU51 WHE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GU51 WHE, 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 GU51 WHE registered?

GU51 WHE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 WHE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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