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WF51 XHH

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 XHH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,801 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 91,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake Fluid Low

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,504 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test

rear No plate slight damage

Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber pad missing

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test

rear No plate slight damage

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,170 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,170 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,061 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,061 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 56,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,912 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 49,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 44,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,169 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,325 miles

unable to check outer body sills as body kit is fitted

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 XHH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XHH, 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 WF51 XHH registered?

WF51 XHH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is WF51 XHH safe to buy?

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