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VU51 WSV

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,552 mi
Last recorded108,552 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WSV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,907 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,879 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 79,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,661 miles

advise idle speed eratic

advise s/corrosion to front floors

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,149 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,149 miles

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

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

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,034 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,970 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 35,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

noise from rear offside brakes/bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2005 35,340 miles

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

noise from rear offside brakes/bearing

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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VU51 WSV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver 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 VU51 WSV, 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

How do I check the history of VU51 WSV?

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What year was VU51 WSV registered?

VU51 WSV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is VU51 WSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 WSV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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