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X247 VOG

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,869 mi
Last recorded59,869 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 VOG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,869 miles

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,869 miles

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

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,078 miles

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

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

cv gaiters and surrounding area shows signs of grease but no leaks found

ecu lt on

front seat belts slow to retract

struggled to pass emission test

Fail 26 Oct 2013 57,078 miles

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

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

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

cv gaiters and surrounding area shows signs of grease but no leaks found

ecu lt on

front seat belts slow to retract

struggled to pass emission test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,174 miles

o/s/r radius arm bush perished

surface corrosion to o/ and n/s front floor pans

Fail 22 Oct 2012 54,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r radius arm bush perished

surface corrosion to o/ and n/s front floor pans

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,646 miles

front cv boots are perrished and cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,888 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,186 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,955 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,010 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 28,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,761 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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X247 VOG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X247 VOG, 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 X247 VOG registered?

X247 VOG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X247 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X247 VOG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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