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X81 GHB

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,902 mi
Last recorded61,902 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 GHB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 61,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 61,902 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 55,151 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm slightly distorted all arms front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,910 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 51,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 49,278 miles

corrossion on n/s front floor pan

Fail 27 Apr 2016 49,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion on n/s front floor pan

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,392 miles

corrossion on suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,145 miles

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

corrosion on front&rear suspension components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 45,142 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on front&rear suspension components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,837 miles

grease leaking from both front cv gaiters

Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,837 miles

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

grease leaking from both front cv gaiters

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,553 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,027 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,027 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,275 miles

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

rear number plate fading

sill covers fitted

small cracks in o/s/f+ n/s/f abs rings

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,591 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 34,591 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,522 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,798 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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X81 GHB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X81 GHB, 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 X81 GHB registered?

X81 GHB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X81 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X81 GHB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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