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WJ51 WLA

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,814 mi
Last recorded41,814 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 WLA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,814 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,650 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 37,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,392 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Fail 13 Sep 2012 33,392 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,567 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,249 miles

centre and rear exhaust getting rusty

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and perished

o/s/r tyre on 2mm and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,903 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2009 25,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,689 miles

both rear tyres on 2.2mm

centre and rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,401 miles

centre ans rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2007 19,401 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,174 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 WLA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ51 WLA registered?

WJ51 WLA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is WJ51 WLA safe to buy?

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