MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S front tyre tread low
O/S front floorpan starting to corrode
O/S front tyre worn on inner edge
O/S wing indicator starting to fade
both front indicators starting to fade
both rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges
front brake discs low and lipped
front brake pads low
slight play to N/S steering rack
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S front tyre tread low
O/S front floorpan starting to corrode
O/S front tyre worn on inner edge
O/S wing indicator starting to fade
both front indicators starting to fade
both rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges
front brake discs low and lipped
front brake pads low
slight play to N/S steering rack
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
surface corrosion on n/s/f floor area
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight bind nearside rear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight bind nearside rear
all tyres worn on edges
both outer c.v boots lightly cracking
rear brakes slightly uneven
slight distortion nearside rear rim
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both outer c.v boots lightly cracking
rear brakes slightly uneven
slight distortion nearside rear rim
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ51 XRS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?
WJ51 XRS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.
Is WJ51 XRS safe to buy?
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