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X234 LFR

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,990 mi
Last recorded79,990 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 LFR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,990 miles

(1.2.1e)The offside rear stop lamp lens is slightly damaged

(2.4A.3)The offside front suspension prescribed area has corrosion present not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter small end is deteriorated but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2.4C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter small end is deteriorated but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe front to rear at rear section has corrosion present along the length

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe to the wheel hub brake cylinder has surface corrosion present

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 35%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.1C.1)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged but not likely to injure pedestrians at the time of examination

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 9 Jan 2014 79,990 miles

(1.2.1e)The offside rear stop lamp lens is slightly damaged

(2.4A.3)The offside front suspension prescribed area has corrosion present not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter small end is deteriorated but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2.4C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter small end is deteriorated but not likely to ingress dirt etc at the time of examination

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight misting of oil present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe front to rear at rear section has corrosion present along the length

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe to the wheel hub brake cylinder has surface corrosion present

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 35%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.1C.1)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged but not likely to injure pedestrians at the time of examination

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,642 miles

(1.2.1d)The offside rear stop lamp lens is slightly damaged.

(1.4.2d)The offside front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorated.

(1.4.2e)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged.

(2.4A.3)The offside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged

(2.4G.2)The nearside steering rack track rod end dust cover is slightly deteriorated

(2c)The engine has presence of oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe has slight surface corrosion present

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 167/100 (1.67mm)

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.1.1)The rear boot floor well is full of liquid which strongly indicates that a serious leak is present,which will eventually cause corrosion to ocur.

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers fluid supply is operating with low pressure indicating that service is required.

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

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

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,642 miles

(1.2.1d)The offside rear stop lamp lens is slightly damaged.

(1.4.2d)The offside front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorated.

(1.4.2e)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged.

(2.4A.3)The offside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged

(2.4G.2)The nearside steering rack track rod end dust cover is slightly deteriorated

(2c)The engine has presence of oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe has slight surface corrosion present

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 167/100 (1.67mm)

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.1.1)The rear boot floor well is full of liquid which strongly indicates that a serious leak is present,which will eventually cause corrosion to ocur.

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers fluid supply is operating with low pressure indicating that service is required.

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade.

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,444 miles

(1.1A.3d)The nearside rear position lamp lens is slightly damaged

(1.1A.3d)The offside rear position lamp lens is slightly damaged

(1.4A.2e)The nearside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged

(1.4A.2e)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover has a slight split present,not likely to permit the ingress of dirt.

(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover has a slight split present,not likely to permit the ingress of dirt.

(2.7.3)The nearside rear suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid presen

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth is worn down to 2.5mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.4.1)The loading door release handle down the side of the drivers sdeat is insecure

(8.3.1a)Slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade through zone A of the windscreen

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the repairs carried out within a reasonable time period.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 71,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(1.1A.3d)The nearside rear position lamp lens is slightly damaged

(1.1A.3d)The offside rear position lamp lens is slightly damaged

(1.4A.2e)The nearside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged

(1.4A.2e)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover has a slight split present,not likely to permit the ingress of dirt.

(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover has a slight split present,not likely to permit the ingress of dirt.

(2.7.3)The nearside rear suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid presen

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth is worn down to 2.5mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.4.1)The loading door release handle down the side of the drivers sdeat is insecure

(8.3.1a)Slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade through zone A of the windscreen

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the repairs carried out within a reasonable time period.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,427 miles

(1.1A.2b)The offside rear position lamp lens is slightly damaged

(1.4A.2c)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged

(1.7.2)The offside headlamp unit has one of the top securing brackets damaged

(2.4A.2)The offside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre sectional width has a cut present which is approximately 25mm in length,but is not deep enough to reach the re-inforcement

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre inner shoulder is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels except the nearside front have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measuring device did not register a signal,and the oil temperature had to be bypassed for emissions purposes.A subjective measurement using the tachometer has been carried out

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,427 miles

(1.1A.2b)The offside rear position lamp lens is slightly damaged

(1.4A.2c)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged

(1.7.2)The offside headlamp unit has one of the top securing brackets damaged

(2.4A.2)The offside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre sectional width has a cut present which is approximately 25mm in length,but is not deep enough to reach the re-inforcement

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre inner shoulder is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels except the nearside front have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measuring device did not register a signal,and the oil temperature had to be bypassed for emissions purposes.A subjective measurement using the tachometer has been carried out

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,406 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(1.1A.2b)The offside rear position lamp lens is slightly damaged

(1.4A.2c)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged

(1.7.2)The offside headlamp unit has one of the top securing brackets damaged

(2.4A.2)The offside front suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre sectional width has a cut present which is approximately 25mm in length,but is not deep enough to reach the re-inforcement

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre inner shoulder is worn close to the legal limit

(4.2A.1)All road wheels except the nearside front have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measuring device did not register a signal,and the oil temperature had to be bypassed for emissions purposes.A subjective measurement using the tachometer has been carried out

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 20 Jan 2010 62,214 miles

(1.1.4a)The offside rear position lamp lens is slightly damaged

(1.5A.1b)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers fluid supply is operating with low pressure indicating service required

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1d)The offside windscreen swept area has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1e)The nearside windscreen visor operation is defective

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Presence of engine oil indicating a possible leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,214 miles

(1.1.4a)The offside rear position lamp lens is slightly damaged

(1.5A.1b)The offside rear indicator lens is slightly damaged

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers fluid supply is operating with low pressure indicating service required

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1d)The offside windscreen swept area has slight damage present caused by the prolonged use of a defective wiper blade

(8.3.1e)The nearside windscreen visor operation is defective

Presence of engine oil indicating a possible leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,313 miles

(1.1.4a)(1.5A.1d)The offside rear lamp unit has slight damage present

(6.1.4)The offside rear wheel arch outer slight surface corrosion present

(8.3.1d)Damage present just outside the nearside swept area of the screen less than 040mm diameter

Oil leak present in two areas

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,111 miles

(1.6B1.2)the nearside driving dipped beam headlamp is set on the horizontal limit of 2.0%

(2.5C1.d)the nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitors starting to deteriorate

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipe has some light surface corrosion present

(4.1.D1)the offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit on the inner shoulder

Presence of oil indicative of a engine leak

Fail 16 Jan 2007 45,534 miles

Both sides rear shock absorbers mist oil present

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor starting to deteriorate.

The offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin

The offside rear steel brake pipe starting to show signs of surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,534 miles

Both sides rear shock absorbers mist oil present

The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor starting to deteriorate.

The offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin

The offside rear steel brake pipe starting to show signs of surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,145 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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X234 LFR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X234 LFR, 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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X234 LFR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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