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X291 JHR

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,350 mi
Last recorded137,350 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 JHR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 137,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,327 miles

ABS ring corroded o/s/f

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,720 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2012 99,720 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,774 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,131 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,843 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,865 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,436 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2007 52,436 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,554 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 45,554 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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X291 JHR is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X291 JHR, 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 X291 JHR registered?

X291 JHR is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X291 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X291 JHR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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