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X748 SDX

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,141 mi
Last recorded100,141 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 SDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 100,141 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all suspension parts rusty

cover sills shields

Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,419 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,905 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 79,905 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 67,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,712 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,459 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 56,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,413 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,534 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,155 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,361 miles

s r s lamp on

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,142 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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X748 SDX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 X748 SDX, 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 X748 SDX registered?

X748 SDX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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