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X885 BDF

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,883 mi
Last recorded150,883 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 BDF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 150,883 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door outer handle surround loose .not affecting operation

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

Oil leak engine oil leaks ()

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

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted

engine radiator corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 150,883 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door outer handle surround loose .not affecting operation

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

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

Oil leak engine oil leaks ()

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

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted

engine radiator corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 142,085 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

radiator deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake application uneven.25%

oil leak

radiator deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 131,003 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake application uneven.25%

oil leak

radiator deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 123,354 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 123,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,794 miles

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

n/s/f door handle damaged but still opens

Fail 22 Jan 2014 115,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/f door handle damaged but still opens

Pass 22 Jan 2013 109,415 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 109,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,689 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,010 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 86,010 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,922 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,512 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 66,512 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,796 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,840 miles

Slight Oil leak from engine cam carrier. †Slight Oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seals. †Coolant Radiator corroded.

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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X885 BDF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X885 BDF, 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 X885 BDF registered?

X885 BDF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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