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X261 PJO

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,210 mi
Last recorded75,210 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 PJO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot deteriorated/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,510 miles

offside front and both rear tyres have minor cracks/splits in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2017 74,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,915 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 72,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,197 miles

Exhaust Front Bracket Broken But Exhaust Supported

Fail 4 Jun 2013 68,197 miles

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

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

Exhaust Front Bracket Broken But Exhaust Supported

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,921 miles

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

srs lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,952 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 60,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,981 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,960 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 47,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,913 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 42,913 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,381 miles

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

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

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

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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X261 PJO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X261 PJO, 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 X261 PJO registered?

X261 PJO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X261 PJO safe to buy?

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