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X217 LEL

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,302 mi
Last recorded96,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 LEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,902 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,203 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,892 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,989 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,987 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,245 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 53,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,267 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,972 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,150 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,255 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 35,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,489 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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X217 LEL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X217 LEL, 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 X217 LEL registered?

X217 LEL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X217 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X217 LEL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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