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X558 RUA

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,375 mi
Last recorded117,375 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 RUA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 117,375 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 110,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 99,656 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2009

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2007 96,140 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 96,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 92,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 92,484 miles

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

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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X558 RUA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue 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 X558 RUA, 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

How do I check the history of X558 RUA?

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What year was X558 RUA registered?

X558 RUA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X558 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X558 RUA 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.

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