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NA51 WXC

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,663 mi
Last recorded123,663 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 WXC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 123,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2020 123,863 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 119,408 miles

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 119,408 miles

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

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 114,898 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 9 May 2018 114,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 111,624 miles

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

under body & suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion esp.both sides front jacking points

Fail 15 May 2017 111,623 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

under body & suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion esp.both sides front jacking points

Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,592 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front jacking points corroded

exhaust system corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2017 110,592 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front jacking points corroded

exhaust system corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion round front jacking points

oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2016 107,390 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion round front jacking points

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,487 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 104,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 98,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,682 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

minor oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,123 miles

both front tyres starting to show wear in comparison to rear tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,638 miles

AIR BAG / SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER WARNING LAMP ON CONSTANTLY ( SRS )

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,950 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,170 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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NA51 WXC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NA51 WXC, 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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NA51 WXC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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