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X362 VMA

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,018 mi
Last recorded107,018 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX362 VMA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,018 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 107,018 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 105,265 miles

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

coolant level low

front brake discs worn and lipped

interior rear view mirror missing

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge,cuts in inner edge

s.r.s malfunction light on dash

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 20 Mar 2012 105,231 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

coolant level low

front brake discs worn and lipped

interior rear view mirror missing

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

o/s/r brake disc showing signs of over-heating

o/s/r brake pads crystalising due to over-heating

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge,cuts in inner edge

rear exhaust silencer baffles inside deteriorating

s.r.s malfunction light on dash

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 11 Mar 2011 101,279 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r foot & parking brake efficiency slightly low.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,615 miles

front chassis legs slighty corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

near side front and off side front floor areas corroded

near side front seat belt slighty frayed

srs light on at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both cv gaiters starting perish

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

n/s/r door handle insecure

srs light on

Fail 4 Mar 2009 97,528 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both cv gaiters starting perish

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

n/s/r door handle insecure

srs light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,884 miles

nearside rear door handel lose

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,504 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 17 Feb 2006 62,356 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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X362 VMA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X362 VMA, 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 X362 VMA registered?

X362 VMA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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