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X237 LFR

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,907 mi
Last recorded111,907 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX237 LFR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 111,907 miles

Nearside Front cv boot perished

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread depth

corrosion to the nearside and offside front floor areas

stone chip in window screen

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,657 miles

Nearside Rear getting low on tread depth

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

corrosion to the exhaust system

corrosion to the nearside and offside front floor

stone chip in the front window screen

surface corrosion to the front brake discs

Fail 3 Aug 2018 65,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear getting low on tread depth

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

corrosion to the exhaust system

corrosion to the nearside and offside front floor

stone chip in the front window screen

surface corrosion to the front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,380 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,365 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,540 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,583 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,541 miles

n/s and o/s rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,207 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,509 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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X237 LFR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X237 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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X237 LFR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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