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X233 GKM

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,863 mi
Last recorded47,863 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 GKM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,863 miles

All tyres are slightly deteriorated due to age

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Front washers are poor

Front wipers are poor

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre has around 3mm of tread left

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill/ floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,863 miles

All tyres are slightly deteriorated due to age

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Front washers are poor

Front wipers are poor

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre has around 3mm of tread left

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill/ floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,844 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers poor

exhaust coroded

washers poor

Fail 27 Jul 2015 40,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers poor

exhaust coroded

washers poor

Pass 24 Jul 2014 34,462 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 6435

Both auxillary belts perished

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 33,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,201 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,123 miles

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,067 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 28,005 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,622 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 25,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 24,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X233 GKM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X233 GKM, 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 X233 GKM registered?

X233 GKM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X233 GKM safe to buy?

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