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VU51 WTF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WTF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,802 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,802 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,333 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,642 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 40,642 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 26,571 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 26,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WTF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU51 WTF, 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 VU51 WTF registered?

VU51 WTF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is VU51 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 WTF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU51 WTF have outstanding finance?

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