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WJ51 VXB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door mirror unit damaged and loose

nearside rear trailing arm,centre bush unbonding

offside centre to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

offside front A.B.S ring fractured

offside front wiper blade splitting

offside rear trailing arm,centre bush unbonding

slight corrosion on offside front floorpan

Fail 19 Aug 2014 78,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers door mirror unit damaged and loose

nearside rear trailing arm,centre bush unbonding

offside centre to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

offside front A.B.S ring fractured

offside front wiper blade splitting

offside rear trailing arm,centre bush unbonding

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust section corroded and knocking on rear anti roll bar

slight corrosion on offside front floorpan

thorn in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,091 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 66,841 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 60,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,391 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,813 miles

both c.v gaiters perished

both rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 29 Jul 2010 46,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both c.v gaiters perished

both rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 22 Aug 2009 39,342 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 39,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 32,781 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2007 25,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,618 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 19,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,174 miles

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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WJ51 VXB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

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

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