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X278 XYA

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 XYA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

exhaust flex in poor condition

n/s/f door handle insecure

o/s/f ABS ring broken

rad in very poor condition and leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,256 miles

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

battery loose

n/s/r brake pad appears thin

o/s/f abs data ring in poor condition

srs lamp on

Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

battery loose

n/s/r brake pad appears thin

o/s/f abs data ring in poor condition

srs lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,294 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 80,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,457 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 73,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,274 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 63,274 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,737 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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X278 XYA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X278 XYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X278 XYA registered?

X278 XYA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X278 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 XYA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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