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X166 EHT

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,587 mi
Last recorded103,587 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 EHT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,587 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 98,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,504 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 91,504 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 81,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,384 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,856 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 59,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,282 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 59,282 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,339 miles

accient damage repair to o/s/f chassis leg distortion pressent

air bag warning light inop

front lower engine stabilser rear bush worn

Fail 13 Jul 2006 51,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear engine mounting fouling body causing vibration the vehicle has had extensive body work repairs to front end

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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X166 EHT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X166 EHT, 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 X166 EHT registered?

X166 EHT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X166 EHT safe to buy?

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