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WF51 LUJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,456 mi
Last recorded97,456 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 LUJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 97,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,942 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2018 94,942 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,242 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,448 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 87,448 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 84,128 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,556 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 81,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,324 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 62,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 62,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,361 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 54,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,099 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 41,746 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,746 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Nov 2005 34,680 miles

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

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 LUJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WF51 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

WF51 LUJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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