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X531 GGK

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,389 mi
Last recorded97,389 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 GGK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 97,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2013 92,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,628 miles

near side front tyre close to limit

offside and nearside front lower floor pan corroded

offside and nearside front outer cv boots cracked

rear number plate slight deteriorated

slight power steering leak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,628 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front tyre close to limit

offside and nearside front lower floor pan corroded

offside and nearside front outer cv boots cracked

rear number plate slight deteriorated

slight power steering leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front disks rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2011 74,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front disks rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2010 68,827 miles

Exhaust fouling body

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front brake slightly sticky

Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust fouling body

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front brake slightly sticky

Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both no. plates starting to deteriorate

power steering fluid around offside of engine bay but no visible signs of a leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,068 miles

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

both no. plates starting to deteriorate

power steering fluid around offside of engine bay but no visible signs of a leak

Fail 28 Feb 2008 39,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,761 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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X531 GGK is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X531 GGK, 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 X531 GGK registered?

X531 GGK is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X531 GGK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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