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X221 BDY

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,604 mi
Last recorded110,604 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 BDY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrsion

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,673 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 99,711 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 99,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,932 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 95,930 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,073 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 92,072 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,908 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint above rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 88,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint above rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 83,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both ns and os inner sills

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to underside of car

Fail 2 Dec 2013 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,345 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 68,340 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 68,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,295 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,295 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

near side front door handel has fallen apart but still manages to open door

Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,100 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,728 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 34,728 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,828 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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X221 BDY is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X221 BDY, 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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X221 BDY is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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