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HJ51 WZA

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,885 mi
Last recorded72,885 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WZA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,885 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 72,880 miles

Emissions not tested unknown age of belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,526 miles

front floor pan starting to corrode

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

oil leak

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,981 miles

front floor pan starting to corrode

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

oil leak

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

Fail 31 Jan 2020 68,981 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front floor pan starting to corrode

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

oil leak

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,781 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2019 67,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,980 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,447 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,193 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,738 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 58,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,556 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 54,556 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,985 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 50,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 47,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,641 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,893 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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HJ51 WZA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HJ51 WZA, 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 HJ51 WZA registered?

HJ51 WZA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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