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X523 WCA

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 WCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 114,959 miles

195/55r15

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished on side wall and tread

Fail 28 Oct 2014 114,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

195/55r15

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished on side wall and tread

Pass 16 Nov 2013 109,505 miles

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes perished and spliting

Fail 13 Nov 2013 109,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes perished and spliting

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,975 miles

battery insecure

both track rod end gaiters perished

exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

both track rod end gaiters perished

exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,693 miles

engine smokey-suggest service

rear number plate

Fail 17 Nov 2011 101,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine smokey-suggest service

rear number plate

Pass 12 Aug 2009 98,504 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 98,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,554 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 91,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,546 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 81,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 75,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,073 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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X523 WCA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X523 WCA, 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 X523 WCA registered?

X523 WCA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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