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X277 GFJ

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,622 mi
Last recorded133,622 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX277 GFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2013 133,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 133,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,384 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r and o/s/r main arm mounting bushes in a poor condition

o/s/f brake disc back plate corrosion set in

Pass 27 Sep 2011 101,950 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 101,948 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 96,556 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear trailing arm bush unbonding

offside rear trailing arm bush splitting

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 96,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear trailing arm bush unbonding

offside rear trailing arm bush splitting

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,232 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 90,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,688 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,724 miles

c,v boots perishing

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

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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X277 GFJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X277 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 X277 GFJ registered?

X277 GFJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X277 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X277 GFJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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