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SA51 WYJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,693 mi
Last recorded64,693 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 WYJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 64,693 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 56,565 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

SRS lamp iluminated

Pass 24 May 2011 50,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,785 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear limits

Pass 21 May 2009 47,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 44,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,113 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 38,450 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 38,450 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 30 May 2005 34,244 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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SA51 WYJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SA51 WYJ, 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 SA51 WYJ registered?

SA51 WYJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SA51 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 WYJ shows 11 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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