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WU51 VEP

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,684 mi
Last recorded58,684 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 VEP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,684 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,684 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 58,140 miles

eng man warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,430 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,800 miles

eml staying on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,561 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,937 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,040 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,967 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 30,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 24,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front abs pick up ring split. †

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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WU51 VEP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU51 VEP, 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

How do I check the history of WU51 VEP?

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What year was WU51 VEP registered?

WU51 VEP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is WU51 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 VEP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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