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WK51 WCX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,003 mi
Last recorded122,003 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 WCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 122,003 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

front pads low

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,175 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag mil (5.4.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear[n/s+o/s] (2.4.G.2)

fan belt badly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 114,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 107,638 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 107,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 100,916 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 100,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 93,370 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 87,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,907 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 80,907 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 73,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,885 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 65,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise grease leaking onto offside front brake back plate, not affecting brake reading at present

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,647 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 57,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WCX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WK51 WCX, 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 WK51 WCX registered?

WK51 WCX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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