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VU51 WTR

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,201 mi
Last recorded79,201 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 WTR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,201 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,201 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn cv bbots perished (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,953 miles

advise 4 tyes low rear number plate

Fail 31 Oct 2015 71,953 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

advise 4 tyes low rear number plate

Fail 8 Nov 2014 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 68,672 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,201 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,876 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 57,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,422 miles

centre exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,518 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,277 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,974 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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VU51 WTR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

VU51 WTR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VU51 WTR safe to buy?

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