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X342 GEP

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,996 mi
Last recorded142,996 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX342 GEP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 142,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 126,687 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 114,850 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 101,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 101,544 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 84,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 70,713 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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X342 GEP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X342 GEP, 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

How do I check the history of X342 GEP?

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What year was X342 GEP registered?

X342 GEP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X342 GEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X342 GEP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X342 GEP have outstanding finance?

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