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X468 SDX

2001 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,655 mi
Last recorded134,655 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 SDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,655 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 129,973 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2018 129,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,010 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,697 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,950 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery securing bracket requires attention

n/s rear door handle insecure but door opens with care

Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r outer door handle faulty

Pass 14 Feb 2012 93,422 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 93,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SRS light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,688 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear door handle defective

Fail 14 Jan 2011 82,688 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear door handle defective

Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,239 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,149 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,724 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,389 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X468 SDX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X468 SDX, 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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X468 SDX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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