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X343 FEP

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,798 mi
Last recorded153,798 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 FEP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 153,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 153,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 141,500 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 141,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 105,359 miles

Middle exhaust corroded.

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

Slight wheel bearing noise on roadtest.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 105,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,014 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,596 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 64,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,844 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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X343 FEP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X343 FEP, 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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X343 FEP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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