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WJ51 SKK

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 SKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 99,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits could be due to major exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking from hose joint on caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of frame under drivers foot well (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs and back plates deteriorated/corroded

front brake pads getting low

rear suspension anti-roll bar and mounting brackets corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

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

front exhaust flexible section deteriated

nearside front lower x member /towing eye rusted and holed outside prescribed area

nearside rear service brake low effort

offside front lower x member/towing eye rusted and holed outside prescribed areas

offside rear service brake low effort

upper rear brake light in tailgate removed

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system rusted/deteriated

nearside front x member/towing eye rusted/holed

offside front x member/towing eye rusted/holed

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Aug 2015 90,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system rusted/deteriated

nearside front x member/towing eye rusted/holed

offside front x member/towing eye rusted/holed

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,108 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 78,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,460 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 51,889 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,552 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,246 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 30,342 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

Rear number plate starting to discolour

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 SKK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SKK, 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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WJ51 SKK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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