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X731 WLS

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,696 mi
Last recorded101,696 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 WLS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,696 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

main brake pipes greased

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,277 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,624 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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X731 WLS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X731 WLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X731 WLS registered?

X731 WLS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X731 WLS safe to buy?

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