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X648 KDA

2001 Rover 45

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,306 mi
Last recorded54,306 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX648 KDA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 54,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,719 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,679 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 41,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Close to subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, close to rear arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 41,359 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front floor badly corroded

Rear number plate faded

Slight leak from gearbox

Slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2018 40,422 miles

front brake pads worn

rear tyres perishing on side wall

Fail 8 Nov 2018 40,396 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front brake pads worn

rear tyres perishing on side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,335 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked on outer sidewalls

Rear exhaust box corroding

Slight gearbox leak

Slight splitting to both rear radius arm bushes

Slight splitting to rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,119 miles

long handbrake

rear tyres cracking in tread pattern and perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2016 38,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all 4 tyres cracking in tread pattern and perishing

long handbrake

Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to show signs of age

Offside Rear Tyre starting to show signs of age

Fail 17 Nov 2015 36,640 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to show signs of age

Offside Rear Tyre starting to show signs of age

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,314 miles

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front floor area corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front ABS pick up ring broken

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 35,314 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front floor area corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front ABS pick up ring broken

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,807 miles

ns washer jet poor ==front tyres starting to perish/crack on side wall

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tested in wet condistions

Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,641 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,702 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,887 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,873 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,231 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 19,231 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,109 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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X648 KDA is a 2001 Rover 45 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X648 KDA, 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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X648 KDA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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