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WF51 AUU

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,019 mi
Last recorded76,019 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 AUU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,019 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,961 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 65,749 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,319 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

NS wing mirror cover loose

OSF tyre 4mm and also worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,319 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Hand brake has little reserve travel

NS wing mirror cover loose

OSF tyre 4mm and also worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,916 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front floor areas show slight corrosion

offside front tyre shows wear to inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 56,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front floor areas show slight corrosion

offside front tyre shows wear to inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,216 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

brake pedal & clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

please check timing belt replacement interval/history

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 51,676 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,106 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,905 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,513 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 42,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,757 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 19,876 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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WF51 AUU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WF51 AUU, 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 WF51 AUU registered?

WF51 AUU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is WF51 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 AUU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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