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X357 FHL

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

335,567 mi
Last recorded335,567 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 FHL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 335,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to the underside and some components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 335,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch/ outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to the underside and some components

Pass 25 Nov 2017 325,411 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2016 310,188 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing the screen

engine has oil leak

n/s/f jacking point excessively corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f jacking point excessively corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 310,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

engine has oil leak

n/s/f jacking point excessively corroded

n/s/f wiper blade smearing the screen

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f jacking point excessively corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 298,290 miles

Advise oil leak on engine

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 284,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 269,677 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 269,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Oil leak

oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2012 251,400 miles

corrosion showing on driver & passenger front floors

front wipers noisey in operation

Pass 14 Dec 2011 229,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 229,697 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 208,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 185,474 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 185,474 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 163,013 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 163,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 143,685 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 143,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 126,062 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 126,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 103,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 103,799 miles

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

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

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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X357 FHL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 X357 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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X357 FHL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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