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WR51 VMV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,174 mi
Last recorded102,174 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 VMV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2014 102,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,174 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 102,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f floor panel starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2013 97,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

o/s/f floor panel corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2013 97,547 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

o/s/f floor panel corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,934 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,851 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s & n/s footwells starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,775 miles

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

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

rear screenwasher innop

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,417 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2008 58,388 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Fail 11 Dec 2007 50,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,826 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,406 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 43,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,804 miles

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

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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WR51 VMV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR51 VMV, 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 WR51 VMV registered?

WR51 VMV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 December 2001.

Is WR51 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 VMV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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