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X189 FNB

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,896 mi
Last recorded105,896 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 FNB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,896 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT FLOOR PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODING WITH AGE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,160 miles

CLUTCH OPERATION POOR.

BOTH SIDES FRONT FLOORS CORRODING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES,,,,tracking

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

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Fail 5 Sep 2013 89,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

BOTH SIDES FRONT FLOORS CORRODING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES,,,,tracking

CLUTCH OPERATION POOR.

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

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,195 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 77,186 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

srs light on battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,170 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension components rusty

offside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 77,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 60,215 miles

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

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

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

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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X189 FNB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X189 FNB, 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 X189 FNB registered?

X189 FNB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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