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X484 MGA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,148 mi
Last recorded70,148 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX484 MGA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,148 miles

o/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2012 70,148 miles

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

o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,829 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 66,829 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust fluffing at joint

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,165 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s f cv boot poor exhaust corroding at rear

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,917 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 52,917 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 36,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 36,624 miles

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

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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X484 MGA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X484 MGA, 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 X484 MGA registered?

X484 MGA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X484 MGA safe to buy?

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