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X729 UPD

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,551 mi
Last recorded127,551 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 UPD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 127,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 127,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,321 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,400 miles

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

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

front plate cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,413 miles

2 front tyres wearing close to the limit

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,440 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,741 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 105,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,598 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 102,598 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 954,703 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 91,853 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,853 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,774 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 57,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 57,750 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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X729 UPD is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X729 UPD, 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 X729 UPD registered?

X729 UPD is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X729 UPD safe to buy?

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