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WS51 HSS

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,345 mi
Last recorded59,345 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS51 HSS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 59,345 miles

Corrosion around nearside front chassis/jacking point

Front windscreen washer operation weak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside and nearside front outer c.v boots starting to perish

Slight oil residue around power steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,902 miles

Corrosion around nearside front chassis/jacking point

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside and nearside front outer c.v boots starting to perish

Slight oil residue around power steering rack

Windscreen washer operation weak

Fail 11 Sep 2024 58,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Corrosion around nearside front chassis/jacking point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate and rear exhaust sections corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside and nearside front outer c.v boots starting to perish

Slight oil residue around power steering rack

Windscreen washer operation weak

Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front outer cv boots starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,942 miles

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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,324 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush rubbers starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,728 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,845 miles

both front + n/s/r tyre cracking in between tread

both front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 49,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,094 miles

Nearside engine management light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside engine management light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,967 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,603 miles

steering rack area damp

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,486 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,105 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 39,105 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,928 miles

some of the water for the windscreen washers leaks under bonnet

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,254 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 33,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,382 miles

Offside Rear 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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WS51 HSS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WS51 HSS, 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 WS51 HSS registered?

WS51 HSS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WS51 HSS safe to buy?

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