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WJ51 YHF

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,103 mi
Last recorded54,103 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2015 54,103 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,291 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,498 miles

middle to rear joint of the exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2013 32,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

middle to rear joint of the exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,765 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,032 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 14,775 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,144 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 YHF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YHF, 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 YHF registered?

WJ51 YHF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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