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X265 GFJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,066 mi
Last recorded158,066 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX265 GFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 158,066 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 148,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 148,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,487 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 140,487 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 133,810 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2014 133,804 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 126,789 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,465 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 107,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,955 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,726 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,943 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,092 miles

airbag light on

front pads about 50% worn and discs lipped

nearside front outer c.v boot heavily cracked

nearside rear tyre on 2m/m (185/65/HR14)

offside rear tyre on legal limit

serpentine belt heavily cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,686 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 51,686 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X265 GFJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X265 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 X265 GFJ registered?

X265 GFJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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