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X588 LDS

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX588 LDS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2011 85,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer edge wear

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Aug 2011 85,830 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer edge wear

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,104 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safety catch stiff

knock from steering columb

o/s/f seat slight movement in base

wheel trims loose on rear wheels

Fail 25 Aug 2010 75,104 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safety catch stiff

knock from steering columb

wheel trims loose on rear wheels

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,608 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,701 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 57,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,129 miles

A.B.S ring split on o/s front drive shaft

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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X588 LDS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X588 LDS, 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 X588 LDS registered?

X588 LDS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X588 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X588 LDS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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