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X717 BFH

2001 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,386 mi
Last recorded64,386 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 BFH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,386 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,186 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,311 miles

Centre & rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

Slight seepage from power steering resevoir area

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,269 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,900 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,226 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 36,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,759 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,663 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,693 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 23,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 19,419 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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X717 BFH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X717 BFH, 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 X717 BFH registered?

X717 BFH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X717 BFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X717 BFH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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