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WJ51 XRX

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,620 mi
Last recorded88,620 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XRX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,620 miles

brake pipes rusty

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Front both tyres tread low and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2016 88,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Front both tyres tread low and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,510 miles

both front floor areas rusty

both front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

both rear trailing arms centre bushes deteriorating

centre exhaust rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front floor areas rusty

both front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

both rear trailing arms centre bushes deteriorating

centre exhaust rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front floor areas corroded

both front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

exhaust centre section rusty

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

unable to inspect rear seats and belts due to customers belongings

Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

center exhaust section corroded

clutch bitting point high

corrosion forming offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front floor areas

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

possible coolant leak from rear of engine

radiator in poor condition

rear footbrake increasing at slightly different rates

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,690 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front floor areas

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas

nearside front brake binding slightly

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,966 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front floor areas

nearside front abs ring broken but light not coming on

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 63,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,122 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 58,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

185/65/14 H

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel filler cap was not on tight enough to provide a sufficient seal

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

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

Recommend front tyres and tracking

Unable to check condition of sills as plastic covers are fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside side repeater slightly insecure

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,052 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 48,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosio formig on front floor area

offside tyre inner wall cut

unable to check brake pads due to trims fitted

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,936 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 XRX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRX, 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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WJ51 XRX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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