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S26 FAB

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 FAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 105,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

MIL light on

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,906 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 101,906 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

eml on.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,546 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 98,546 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

engime management light indicates a fault.

nearside rear door handle faulty.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 94,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 94,531 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 71,448 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 71,447 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 61,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,571 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 47,571 miles

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

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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S26 FAB 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 57.1%.

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 S26 FAB, 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 S26 FAB registered?

S26 FAB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for S26 FAB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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