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X508 AAT

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 AAT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 124,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,948 miles

front radiator warnout

Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front radiator warnout

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,722 miles

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

minor brake imbalance

Fail 12 Mar 2012 102,715 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

minor brake imbalance

Pass 5 Mar 2011 95,580 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,128 miles

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

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

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

osf anti rool linkage damaged slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2010 84,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

osf anti rool linkage damaged slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,785 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 70,781 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 62,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 57,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front 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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X508 AAT is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 X508 AAT, 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 X508 AAT registered?

X508 AAT is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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