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X359 WCW

2001 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 WCW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,486 miles

Nearside Front floor rusting

Offside Front floor rusting

Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,486 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor rusting

Offside Front floor rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,963 miles

Accident damage to front and bonnet, bonnet currently latching properly

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear light lens cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Surface rust on both front outer foot wells (under car) at joint with load bearing member

Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,963 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Accident damage to front and bonnet, bonnet currently latching properly

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear light lens cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Surface rust on both front outer foot wells (under car) at joint with load bearing member

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,952 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 72,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear roll bar link joint worn and needs renewing

Offside Front power steering hose slight weeping of oil near pump attachment

Offside Rear roll bar joint worn

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,715 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,229 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 36,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,563 miles

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

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

nearside front seat belt locking devise requires attention

Fail 15 Jan 2013 35,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside front seat belt locking devise requires attention

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,683 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,709 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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,938 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion nearside & offside front floors

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,050 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,314 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,877 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,654 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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X359 WCW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X359 WCW, 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 X359 WCW registered?

X359 WCW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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