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X267 DNA

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,166 mi
Last recorded106,166 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX267 DNA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,166 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,037 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,064 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,000 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,932 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,248 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2010 63,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,972 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,125 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,107 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,431 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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X267 DNA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X267 DNA, 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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X267 DNA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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