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WR51 VNH

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,523 mi
Last recorded114,523 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 114,523 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s track rod end balljoint dust cover deteriorated

o/s track rod end balljoint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2018 114,246 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s track rod end balljoint dust cover deteriorated

o/s track rod end balljoint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,147 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose too cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,480 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 99,475 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,596 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2014 91,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,486 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 80,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,468 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,468 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,894 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,998 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 52,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,712 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,457 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 22,058 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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WR51 VNH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

WR51 VNH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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