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X499 PGV

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,940 mi
Last recorded60,940 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 PGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,940 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

S R S lamp on

washers are weak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 60,700 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

S R S lamp on

washers are weak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,142 miles

DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT ROAD WHEELS

EXHAUST RUSTY

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

O/S HEAD LAMP LENS IN POOR CONDITION

PLAY IN NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DPOP LINKS

REAR REGISTRTION PLATE STARTING TO DETERIOATE

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES IN POOR IN CONDITION

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,951 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 46,727 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine idle hunting

pas fluid level low, pump noisey and appears to be leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2008 41,126 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 36,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,605 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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X499 PGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X499 PGV, 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 X499 PGV registered?

X499 PGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X499 PGV safe to buy?

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