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X553 CJA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,329 mi
Last recorded88,329 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 CJA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 88,329 miles

GEARBOX DRIVESHAFT INNER SEAL LEAKING

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 88,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

GEARBOX DRIVESHAFT INNER SEAL LEAKING

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,260 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 48,260 miles

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

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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X553 CJA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X553 CJA, 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 X553 CJA registered?

X553 CJA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X553 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 CJA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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