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X285 DBG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 DBG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 94,059 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front floors corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes corroded

front floors corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 94,017 miles

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

both front floors corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 92,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres perished and cracking

brake pipes corroded

front floors badly corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,828 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,202 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 76,753 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,701 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 67,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,918 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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X285 DBG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X285 DBG, 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 X285 DBG registered?

X285 DBG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X285 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X285 DBG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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