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X847 VAO

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,480 mi
Last recorded115,480 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 VAO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 115,480 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

battery as slight movement but still secured with a strap

drivers door slightly out of line from latch but still opens and closes securely

Fail 1 Dec 2014 115,480 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

battery as slight movement but still secured with a strap

drivers door slightly out of line from latch but still opens and closes securely

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,127 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,901 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,365 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,783 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,357 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 59,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X847 VAO is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X847 VAO, 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 X847 VAO registered?

X847 VAO is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X847 VAO safe to buy?

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