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X958 DNB

2001 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,501 mi
Last recorded44,501 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX958 DNB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 44,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,637 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 42,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 41,605 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 41,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 40,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 40,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 40,064 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,556 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 39,551 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,813 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)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 21,248 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 16,213 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 15,324 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 14,539 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,558 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007
Pass 2 Jan 2007 11,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,563 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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X958 DNB is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 X958 DNB, 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

How do I check the history of X958 DNB?

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What year was X958 DNB registered?

X958 DNB is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X958 DNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X958 DNB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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