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X356 FHL

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,477 mi
Last recorded153,477 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 FHL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 153,477 miles

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

slight corrosion on front floor areas

Pass 20 Jan 2017 148,831 miles

offside sun visor loose

Pass 22 Jan 2016 142,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 136,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 136,049 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 130,091 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 122,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 122,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 114,553 miles

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

O/S and N/S trailing arm bushes starting to split

brake fluid low

corrosion to O/S/F and O/S/R

Fail 16 Jan 2012 114,553 miles

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

O/S and N/S trailing arm bushes starting to split

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

brake fluid low

corrosion to O/S/F and O/S/R

Pass 28 Jan 2011 109,413 miles

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

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

chips in screen outside zone a

Fail 28 Jan 2011 109,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

chips in screen outside zone a

Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,074 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 105,074 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,205 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 99,830 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 94,801 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 88,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 80,275 miles

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

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

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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X356 FHL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X356 FHL, 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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What year was X356 FHL registered?

X356 FHL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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