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X183 GBL

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,741 mi
Last recorded96,741 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 GBL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

underside corroded in places but sound at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,398 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 96,026 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal brake pipes on front bulkhead corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,380 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 94,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 90,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,508 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 76,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,959 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,495 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 61,485 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,042 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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X183 GBL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 X183 GBL, 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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X183 GBL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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