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X815 VKS

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX815 VKS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 92,168 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 92,163 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2012 82,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,595 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 74,595 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,591 miles

front tyres over half worn .

rear exhaust corroded .

rear wheel cylinders and rear pipes corroded .

slight play at near side front track rod end .

Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,280 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded .

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,495 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 40,495 miles

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

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

FRONT DISCS CORRODED INSIDE EDGE .

REAR TYRES WORN TO 2.5MM

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,009 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded .

Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,727 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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X815 VKS is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X815 VKS, 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 X815 VKS registered?

X815 VKS is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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