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X691 GJM

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

100,315 mi
Last recorded100,315 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX691 GJM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,315 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rust/corrosion underside/general.

Fail 10 Mar 2026 100,304 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2025 98,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure can see wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,053 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre inside wall splitting

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both main pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inside wall splitting.

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

Offside Headlamp pattern poor

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 95,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inside wall splitting.

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

Offside Headlamp pattern poor

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 94,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall splitting.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 94,147 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall splitting.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyre inside walls starting to split.

Fail 21 Dec 2021 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Both tyre inside walls starting to split.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,279 miles

Rear Both sides tyre inside wall splitting.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 89,279 miles

Rear Both sides tyre inside wall splitting.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 87,746 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 85,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 85,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,422 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 83,422 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,548 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 81,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,527 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate is insecure

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic covers are fitted to both outer sills which limits their inspection

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The cover is missing from the tow bar electrical socket

Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,527 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate is insecure

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic covers are fitted to both outer sills which limits their inspection

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The cover is missing from the tow bar electrical socket

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,589 miles

N/S/f brake is slightly binding

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2013 75,589 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

N/S/f brake is slightly binding

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,708 miles

[note] outer sills covered.

damp around PAS power steering fluid tank area.

exhaust calalytic rattles.

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

o/s/r indicator light pale.

scatch marks in front windscreen req's attention.

tow electric plug cover missing.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,703 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

[note] outer sills covered.

damp around PAS power steering fluid tank area.

exhaust calalytic rattles.

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

o/s/r indicator light pale.

scatch marks in front windscreen req's attention.

tow electric plug cover missing.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,014 miles

[note] outer sills covered.

centre / rear exhaust system corroded.

o/s/f door window glass insecure.

o/s/r indicator light pale.

scatch marks in front windscreen req's attention.

srs warning light on dash staying on.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,975 miles

centre & rear exhaust system corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn 3mm.

o/s/r indicator light pale.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 66,975 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust system corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn 3mm.

o/s/r indicator light pale.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,761 miles

centre exhaust system corroded & slightly leaking.

n/s/f ineria seat belt intermittently jamming req's attention.

o/s/f door electric window glass insecure.

s.r.s.warning light on dash staying on.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,398 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded.

o/s/r indicator light pale.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,397 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded.

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge.

o/s/r indicator light pale.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,787 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding. †nail in o/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,946 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 53,937 miles

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

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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X691 GJM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 X691 GJM, 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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X691 GJM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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