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WJ51 VWS

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VWS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 89,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition[suggest new A.S.A.P.]S.R.S. light on ,engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,174 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 78,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,042 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 31,872 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 VWS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ51 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

WJ51 VWS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is WJ51 VWS safe to buy?

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