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X538 WLS

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,765 mi
Last recorded64,765 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 WLS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 64,765 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi which is part of catalyst (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at reseviour and pipe (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

coolant level below minimum

engine oil close to minimum

front brake discs corroded

front radiator panel and inner wing area slightly distorted

front wiper blades slightly worn

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

n/s/f floor area slightly corroded

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc dust covers corroded

radiator deteriorated

rear exhaust hitting rear chassis

rear wiper blade slightly worn

throttle pedal intermittently sticks

water in beside spare wheel area

wheel arch cover missing on n/s/f

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,509 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,509 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,016 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,719 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 52,719 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,982 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,521 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 46,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s front brake binding slighty

Pass 24 Dec 2010 43,023 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 43,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 43,012 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,037 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,895 miles

SRS light on

Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,025 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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X538 WLS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X538 WLS, 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 X538 WLS registered?

X538 WLS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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