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X179 EHT

2001 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,669 mi
Last recorded136,669 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 EHT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,669 miles

battery insecure

front tyres close to limit

Fail 6 Feb 2013 136,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

front tyres close to limit

Fail 27 Jan 2012 133,256 miles

radiater corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 133,256 miles

radiater corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 130,195 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 130,195 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 124,414 miles

Battery insecure

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 6 Feb 2009 112,472 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 105,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,866 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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X179 EHT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X179 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 X179 EHT registered?

X179 EHT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X179 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X179 EHT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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