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X185 NOJ

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,567 mi
Last recorded64,567 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 NOJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,567 miles

Rear brake pads nearing limit

Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake pads nearing limit

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,910 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres have slightly uneven tread

exhaust front flexi-mesh deteriorated

front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,522 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (splitting).

Fail 21 Jan 2014 52,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (splitting).

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,047 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,961 miles

Passenger side mirror poor

Fail 6 Jan 2011 41,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger side mirror poor

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,852 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 39,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,506 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 37,503 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,182 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 34,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,854 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 26,916 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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X185 NOJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X185 NOJ, 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 X185 NOJ registered?

X185 NOJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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