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RJ51 WSX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,583 mi
Last recorded74,583 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 WSX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,912 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,151 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch high

nearside tail light dim

shock absorbers weak

surface corrosion on both front floors

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,270 miles

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

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

both front shocks weak

surface corrosion on both front floors

Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,299 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 55,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,970 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,524 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 44,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 39,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges but still within limits

drivers seat damaged on inner side but still locking in upright position

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres wearing on inner edges but still within limits

drivers seat damaged on inner side but still locking in upright position

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,720 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,320 miles

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

right front door difficult to open

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,001 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear 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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RJ51 WSX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ51 WSX, 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 RJ51 WSX registered?

RJ51 WSX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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