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YV51 WJK

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,829 mi
Last recorded64,829 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 WJK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 64,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 63,892 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 63,892 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 62,799 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 62,799 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,339 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,826 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,545 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,540 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,550 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,006 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 57,006 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,532 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 54,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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 Aug 2014 51,487 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,844 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,844 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

leak from o/s/f washer jet in engine compartment

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,269 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light stays on

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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YV51 WJK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YV51 WJK, 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 YV51 WJK registered?

YV51 WJK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is YV51 WJK safe to buy?

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