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X246 XLS

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,359 mi
Last recorded86,359 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 XLS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at floor pan securing clips area (1.1.11 (c))

engine coil leak verging on excessive, advise cleaning/repair

Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,307 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front outer cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible front number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at floor pan securing clips area (1.1.11 (c))

engine coil leak verging on excessive, advise cleaning/repair

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,482 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER END (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,361 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,607 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 38,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,248 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 36,962 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,962 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,515 miles

exhaust backb ox corroding slightly

nsr tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,555 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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X246 XLS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X246 XLS, 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 X246 XLS registered?

X246 XLS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X246 XLS safe to buy?

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