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X38 MFV

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 MFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 85,791 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2015 84,407 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,525 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,284 miles

Both front brake pipes to flexi hoses are corroded.

Engine light is on.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,284 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both brake pipes to front flexi hoses corroded

Engine light is on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 73,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant reservoir empty

front brake imbalance recommend attention

srs warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,712 miles

vehicle steers/pulls to n/s badly

Fail 6 Apr 2011 71,710 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

possible abs sensor damaged on o/s/front

vehicle steers/pulls to n/s badly

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,863 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 44,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,274 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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X38 MFV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X38 MFV, 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 X38 MFV registered?

X38 MFV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 February 2001.

Is X38 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X38 MFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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