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WK51 WCN

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,695 mi
Last recorded83,695 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 WCN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily waxoiled making inspection difficult

Pass 21 May 2025 82,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 82,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear nsr and osr service brake low effort

Pass 24 May 2024 82,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear low effort from o/s and n/s service brake

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2024 82,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear low effort from o/s and n/s service brake

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 82,354 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

low effort from rear service brake

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2022 82,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 81,472 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 80,826 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 79,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 77,418 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 77,418 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 74,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 72,335 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 69,200 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 64,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 60,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 56,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,408 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,408 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,751 miles

nearside front abs slipring cracked not affecting abs

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,810 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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WK51 WCN is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 WK51 WCN, 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 WK51 WCN registered?

WK51 WCN is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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