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WG51 HKU

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,063 mi
Last recorded80,063 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 HKU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 80,063 miles

suspension bushes perished and worn

both front floor pans corroded

centre exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror taped on

offside washer jet feeble

oil leak from turbo area

power steering pipes damp

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

small split in offside outer cv boot

Fail 26 Nov 2016 80,063 miles

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

both front floor pans corroded

centre exhaust corroded

nearside door mirror taped on

offside washer jet feeble

oil leak from turbo area

power steering pipes damp

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

small split in offside outer cv boot

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 28 Nov 2015 77,113 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Front wipers smear

Nearside wing mirror insecure

Oil level low

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,750 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 72,750 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,960 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)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 62,928 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,815 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,991 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,380 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,953 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 24,626 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 24,626 miles

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

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

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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WG51 HKU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG51 HKU, 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 WG51 HKU registered?

WG51 HKU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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