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X516 PGV

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,112 mi
Last recorded88,112 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 PGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,112 miles

front to rear brake pipes becomming rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2012 88,112 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes becomming rusty

o/s/r pads low

Pass 18 May 2010 83,044 miles

both sides rear main suspension bushes starting to split

Fail 10 May 2010 82,894 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear main suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,995 miles

both rear wheels slightly out of shape

crack in screen outside wipers

Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,995 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear wheels slightly out of shape

crack in screen outside wipers

Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,289 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,342 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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X516 PGV is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X516 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X516 PGV registered?

X516 PGV is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X516 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X516 PGV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X516 PGV have outstanding finance?

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