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PX51 WLJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,133 mi
Last recorded102,133 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 WLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,926 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,654 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2011 67,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,009 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 44,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2008 44,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,879 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 32,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 10,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 9,212 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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PX51 WLJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX51 WLJ, 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 PX51 WLJ registered?

PX51 WLJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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