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WJ51 XRS

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,234 mi
Last recorded102,234 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XRS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,234 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 102,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,151 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,151 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,604 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 83,497 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,195 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/f floor area

Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,690 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 566,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 60,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,718 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,845 miles

both outer c.v boots lightly cracking

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight distortion nearside rear rim

Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,845 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer c.v boots lightly cracking

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight distortion nearside rear rim

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,200 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 39,186 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,738 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 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.

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