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X221 GFP

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,037 mi
Last recorded102,037 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 GFP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 102,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

OIL FILTER CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL NEEDED NOW

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bottom radiator hose nearly worn through

loose baffles inside exhaust

o/s front to rear brake pipe coated with underseal

sideskirts fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,746 miles

sideskirts fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2013 96,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres at 2mm on inner edges only

o/s/r tyre at 2mm and starting to crack/deteriorate very close to limit

sideskirts fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,750 miles

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

battery insecure but not a fail item at time of this mot but will need fixing down before next test

both front outer cvj gaiters starting to deteriorate but not yet to any fail criteria.May need attention at next mot

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode but are coated with grease

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassie outriggers but only through outerskins at time of test.May need attention at next mot

sideskirts fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 89,750 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery insecure but not a fail item at time of this mot but will need fixing down before next test

both front outer cvj gaiters starting to deteriorate but not yet to any fail criteria.May need attention at next mot

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode but are coated with grease

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f chassie outriggers but only through outerskins at time of test.May need attention at next mot

sideskirts fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,983 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/deteriorate but not yet to excess

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

sideskirts fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,709 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 67,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 60,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,792 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 GFP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X221 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 X221 GFP registered?

X221 GFP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X221 GFP safe to buy?

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