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WG51 HKX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,555 mi
Last recorded100,555 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 HKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 100,555 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,970 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,814 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 92,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,888 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 72,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,724 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 63,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,523 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,610 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Slight cut to nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,018 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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WG51 HKX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WG51 HKX, 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 WG51 HKX registered?

WG51 HKX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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