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WJ51 XSM

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,807 mi
Last recorded84,807 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XSM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,807 miles

both front floors rusty

handbrake travel high

offside front brake binding

offside front outer brake pad on limit

offside front tyre worn edge

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 75,547 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 75,543 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 61,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 51,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,318 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 28,799 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 XSM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

WJ51 XSM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is WJ51 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 XSM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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