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X589 MFL

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,835 mi
Last recorded102,835 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX589 MFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,835 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 102,827 miles

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,389 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 101,389 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,983 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 99,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,406 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2017 98,355 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,709 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 92,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,710 miles

steering rack leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2011 89,183 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 89,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,330 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 76,553 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 76,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,027 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 62,565 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 62,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,533 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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X589 MFL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X589 MFL, 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 X589 MFL registered?

X589 MFL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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