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X207 CDG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 CDG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 127,024 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion front offside and front nearside floors

Fail 1 Dec 2023 127,022 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion front offside and front nearside floors

Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,549 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 121,548 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,675 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,025 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 109,644 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,133 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,735 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,732 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,698 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)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f seatbelt slow recoil

rear silncer neck corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 95,876 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f seatbelt slow recoil

rear silncer neck corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 91,784 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 91,784 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 87,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SRS light on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,737 miles

SRS light on dash

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,212 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 82,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,412 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 76,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,385 miles

both front driveshaft gaitors very slightly perished

both front indicators showing slight white light

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2007 59,607 miles

air bag light stays on

both rear shocks seem slightly damp

both rear void bushes slightly perished

Fail 29 Dec 2007 59,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light stays on

both rear shocks seem slightly damp

both rear void bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,116 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,696 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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X207 CDG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X207 CDG, 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 X207 CDG registered?

X207 CDG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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