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M8 LPB

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,458 mi
Last recorded98,458 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 LPB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,348 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer's n/s pin holed,o/s cracking. (2.5.C.1a)

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated.

Front floors been heavily undersealed.

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,156 miles

Both front floors surface corrosion.

Front flexi and rear exhaust corroded,deteriorated.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Both front floors surface corrosion.

Front flexi and rear exhaust corroded,deteriorated.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,709 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner/outer edges and cracking,

Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,709 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner/outer edges and cracking,

Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,611 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 47,943 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,155 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 41,155 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,981 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,066 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 38,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,404 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 32,758 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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M8 LPB 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 M8 LPB, 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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M8 LPB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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