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YX51 WWJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,544 mi
Last recorded71,544 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 WWJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 71,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake effort only just met it would appear the brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,421 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2015 70,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,192 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 69,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,071 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 68,070 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,676 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 65,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,281 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,717 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,884 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,871 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,460 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 58,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,647 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,747 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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YX51 WWJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YX51 WWJ, 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 YX51 WWJ registered?

YX51 WWJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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