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X68 GHB

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,580 mi
Last recorded85,580 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 GHB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 85,577 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,428 miles

advise front tyres worn inside to legal limit

advise n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit on outside edge

centre to rear exhaust corroded

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,055 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 63,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,499 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,631 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s front tyre worn

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,247 miles

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

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,029 miles

advise front tyres worn

Pass 3 Jan 2006 28,508 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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X68 GHB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X68 GHB, 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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X68 GHB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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