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X974 GKL

2001 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,415 mi
Last recorded30,415 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 GKL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,415 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 30,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lowest of the two efforts (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,218 miles

o/s/f reluctor ring fractured

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,237 miles

Both rear trailing arm bush's perishing

N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

O/S/F ABS pick up ring broken

Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,263 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,212 miles

relactor ring fractured on o/s/f cv joint

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,997 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded

reluctor ring on n/s/f cv joint fractured

Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,032 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 15,480 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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X974 GKL is a 2001 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X974 GKL, 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 X974 GKL registered?

X974 GKL is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X974 GKL safe to buy?

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