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WJ51 WKX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,117 mi
Last recorded66,117 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 WKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 66,117 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,853 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,635 miles

all advises from failure test no. 301601967223 still apply

Fail 18 Sep 2007 39,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake pads and discs low and worn and rear brake pads low

slight dampness around power steering pump

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,619 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 31,619 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,544 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 WKX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

WJ51 WKX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is WJ51 WKX safe to buy?

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