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X452 PTW

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,439 mi
Last recorded196,439 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 PTW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 196,439 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 196,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 191,780 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 191,979 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 187,404 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 176,677 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 165,334 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 150,229 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 150,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 134,898 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 134,870 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 120,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 99,740 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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X452 PTW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X452 PTW, 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 X452 PTW registered?

X452 PTW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X452 PTW safe to buy?

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