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X169 VMA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,463 mi
Last recorded149,463 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX169 VMA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 149,463 miles

nearside front outter c/v boot starting to perrish and leak slightly, will need attention in the near future

nearside front side light becoming dull, will need replacing in the near future

nearside headlamp aim slightly distorted

offside and nearside rear inner sills becoming corroded and week

offside front floor becoming corroded and week

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre on the edges starting to become low, will need replacing in the near future

srs light on

Fail 31 Oct 2011 149,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front outter c/v boot starting to perrish and leak slightly, will need attention in the near future

nearside front side light becoming dull, will need replacing in the near future

nearside headlamp aim slightly distorted

offside and nearside rear inner sills becoming corroded and week

offside front floor becoming corroded and week

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre on the edges starting to become low, will need replacing in the near future

srs light on

Fail 7 Nov 2010 132,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disces need attension

Pass 7 Nov 2010 132,436 miles

front disces need attension

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,513 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 109,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,906 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 94,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 86,655 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 83,800 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 71,017 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 70,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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X169 VMA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X169 VMA, 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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X169 VMA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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