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X685 CHE

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,685 mi
Last recorded84,685 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 CHE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,685 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Springs Corroded

Front Subframe / Suspension Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Rear Subframe / Suspension Corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,020 miles

All Suspension Corroded

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

Front Springs Corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,694 miles

All Suspension Corroded

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,103 miles

Front Exhaust Corroded

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 69,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Oil Leak

Fail 17 May 2019 69,122 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Oil Leak

Pass 14 May 2018 61,369 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 55,017 miles

Exhaust flexible section is slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight wear on rear trailing arm bushes.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,570 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,369 miles

Exhaust flexy section is deteriorated.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,600 miles

Exhaust flexy is deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket is broken but system still supported.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 46,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket is broken but system still supported.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,934 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,487 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 41,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,595 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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X685 CHE is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X685 CHE, 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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X685 CHE is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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