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WJ51 SGU

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,201 mi
Last recorded152,201 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 SGU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 152,201 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2017 151,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,535 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 143,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 135,137 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 135,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 126,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 126,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 116,336 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 116,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,628 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,445 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 60,444 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

abnormal tyre wear on n/s/rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,938 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 47,938 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 32,556 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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WJ51 SGU is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ51 SGU, 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 WJ51 SGU registered?

WJ51 SGU is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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