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X971 FDL

2001 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,279 mi
Last recorded103,279 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 FDL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,279 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODING BAD ON OUTTER EDGE[ ADV BRAKE CHECK]

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

OIL LEAK

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 Jun 2011 103,279 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

N/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODING BAD ON OUTTER EDGE[ ADV BRAKE CHECK]

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

OIL LEAK

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 May 2010 98,372 miles

ADV REAR BRAKE CHECK

N/S/R JUST ON LIMIT [CUT OUT ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES ]

O/S/F TYRE2.7 MM

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Fail 11 May 2010 98,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ADV REAR BRAKE CHECK

N/S/R JUST ON LIMIT [CUT OUT ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES ]

O/S/F TYRE2.7 MM

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 12 May 2009 91,026 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON / N/S/R BUMPER LOOSE / O/S/F ABS MOUNT INSECURE / N/S/F TYRE 2.6 MM / N/S/R TYRE 3MM / LAMDA SENSER WIRE RUBBING ON O/S/DRIVE SHAFT / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F JACK POINT

Fail 12 May 2009 91,026 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ENGINE LIGHT ON / N/S/R BUMPER LOOSE / O/S/F ABS MOUNT INSECURE / N/S/F TYRE 2.6 MM / N/S/R TYRE 3MM / LAMDA SENSER WIRE RUBBING ON O/S/DRIVE SHAFT / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F JACK POINT

Pass 14 May 2008 84,268 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 84,268 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,738 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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X971 FDL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X971 FDL, 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 X971 FDL registered?

X971 FDL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X971 FDL safe to buy?

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