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X703 FFB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,070 mi
Last recorded92,070 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 FFB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,070 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,586 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 84,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 77,048 miles

battery flat

coolant pipe cracking

cut on sidewall o/s/f tyre 185/65/14tr

dampness on o/s/f shock absorber

manifold heatshield loose and rattling

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre badly cracking and both on boarderline 1.6mm 185/65/14tr

Fail 8 Nov 2007 77,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

dampness on o/s/f shock absorber

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre badly cracking and both on boarderline 1.6mm 185/65/14tr

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 69,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X703 FFB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X703 FFB, 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 X703 FFB registered?

X703 FFB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X703 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X703 FFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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