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X421 HEP

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,521 mi
Last recorded133,521 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 HEP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 133,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 123,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise exhaust blow centre box

Fail 8 Apr 2014 123,710 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise exhaust blow centre box

Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,588 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise exhaust front pipe in poor condition

advise n/s/r tyre has cut to side wall close to fail liimit

advise oil leak engine area

Fail 4 Apr 2013 119,588 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise exhaust front pipe in poor condition

advise n/s/r tyre has cut to side wall close to fail liimit

advise oil leak engine area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 116,138 miles

advise air bag light not on when ignition on

advise n/s/r tyre has cut to side wall

Fail 10 Apr 2012 116,138 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

advise air bag light not on when ignition on

advise n/s/r tyre has cut to side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front tyres getting low edges

Fail 5 Apr 2011 111,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front tyres getting low edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,662 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 100,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 8 Apr 2009 90,163 miles

Air bag warning lamp on indicating fault on system.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 90,163 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Air bag warning lamp on indicating fault on system.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2008 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s/f door handle needs looking

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,011 miles

advise n/s/f door handle needs looking

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,986 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 50,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X421 HEP is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X421 HEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X421 HEP registered?

X421 HEP is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X421 HEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X421 HEP shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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