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X791 EJB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,077 mi
Last recorded193,077 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 EJB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 193,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2014 187,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front tyre is slightley perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 183,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 183,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 179,614 miles

Advise slight free travel at brake pedal,headlight image not very clear,Srs light on.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 174,194 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 174,153 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NAIL IN REAR TYRE WAS AT 10 PSI PASSENGER SIDE REAR REINFLATED !!

Pass 17 Feb 2010 167,085 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 145,200 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 145,200 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 120,137 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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X791 EJB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X791 EJB, 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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X791 EJB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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