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X218 GFP

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,417 mi
Last recorded52,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 GFP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 52,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides sill covered with plastic covered not allowing fully inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2022 47,111 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 46,651 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 27 Jan 2021 46,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe and lower arm and antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2020 45,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,739 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

rear axle, both front bushes worn

Pass 31 Jan 2018 43,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front, and both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,145 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2017 42,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner of floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,714 miles

sill covers fitted slight corrosion front floor section

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,997 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 36,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,598 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 34,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 32,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,441 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,576 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,657 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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X218 GFP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X218 GFP, 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 X218 GFP registered?

X218 GFP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X218 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X218 GFP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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