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X274 WLG

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,675 mi
Last recorded112,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 WLG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2018 112,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 104,882 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 104,875 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,842 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,750 miles

Advise Front brake Imbalance is only just acceptable.

Advise N/S/F Brake pads are slightly low.

Advise Surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Fllor but is not holed at this time.

Advise Surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 87,625 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise Front brake Imbalance is only just acceptable.

Advise N/S/F Brake pads are slightly low.

Advise Surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Fllor but is not holed at this time.

Advise Surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,091 miles

Advise slight deterioration to rear number plate.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,690 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise slight deterioration to rear number plate.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,073 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 69,920 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,122 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,122 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,923 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,684 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,161 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,758 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,944 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,800 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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X274 WLG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X274 WLG, 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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X274 WLG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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