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WJ51 YWE

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,121 mi
Last recorded114,121 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,121 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

top engine mount worn

Fail 1 Jul 2016 114,120 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

top engine mount worn

Front Bumper insecure ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,113 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight engine oil leak & N/S drive shaft seal leaking

tape repair to N/S/R bumper/wing & bumper slightly insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2015 98,113 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight engine oil leak & N/S drive shaft seal leaking

tape repair to N/S/R bumper/wing & bumper slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,717 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 14 Jun 2013 61,922 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate loose

wipers poor (smear screen)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 52,669 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyre valves perished

engine management light stays on

pas fluid low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,669 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyre valves perished

engine management light stays on

pas fluid low

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,957 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

center brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,180 miles

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Fail 26 Aug 2008 46,350 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,350 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,424 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 45,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,949 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 YWE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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