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WM51 AZJ

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,830 mi
Last recorded69,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 AZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front floor has some corrosion

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure

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

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

n/s/f floor has corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2016 66,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front outer door handle insecure

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

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

n/s/f floor has corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,463 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)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,853 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,743 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,993 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,524 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,721 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 35,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,394 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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WM51 AZJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WM51 AZJ, 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 WM51 AZJ registered?

WM51 AZJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is WM51 AZJ safe to buy?

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