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PX51 WTA

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,855 mi
Last recorded50,855 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 WTA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,183 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 50,183 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,235 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,751 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,242 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 47,242 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,899 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,668 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,326 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,704 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,374 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,747 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 WTA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX51 WTA registered?

PX51 WTA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PX51 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX51 WTA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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