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X196 NOF

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,681 mi
Last recorded110,681 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 NOF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 110,681 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 110,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 106,328 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2012 106,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 100,723 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 91,651 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 91,651 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,785 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 81,785 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,936 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 52,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,758 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 43,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 43,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X196 NOF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X196 NOF, 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 X196 NOF registered?

X196 NOF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X196 NOF safe to buy?

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