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X203 GBL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,699 mi
Last recorded133,699 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 GBL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 133,699 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 127,580 miles

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)

front bummper insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2011 127,578 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

front bummper insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 119,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 111,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 107,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 56,532 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 56,532 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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X203 GBL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X203 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X203 GBL registered?

X203 GBL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X203 GBL safe to buy?

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