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X252 GFJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,498 mi
Last recorded120,498 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 GFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 120,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 120,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 111,277 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,648 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 98,587 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 93,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 83,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 67,027 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 67,027 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,769 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,337 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,419 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007
Pass 3 Jan 2006 29,266 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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X252 GFJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X252 GFJ, 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 X252 GFJ registered?

X252 GFJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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