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X148 BBC

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,449 mi
Last recorded43,449 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 BBC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,449 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front floors (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,803 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,788 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 41,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,866 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,712 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,098 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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X148 BBC is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X148 BBC, 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 X148 BBC registered?

X148 BBC is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X148 BBC safe to buy?

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