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X976 XFG

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,933 mi
Last recorded61,933 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 XFG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,258 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 57,615 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 54,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,954 miles

chip to windscreen in zone A

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,038 miles

handbrake lever stiff

n/s/r foot brake low rearding

Fail 15 Sep 2015 47,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

handbrake lever stiff

n/s/r foot brake low rearding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,624 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to o/s and n/s front floor pan's

n/s rear service brake poor

parking brake lever stiff

Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,953 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,662 miles

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

slightly lower reading on o/s service brake

Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,497 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,561 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly and outer pad low

Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,529 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2005 19,310 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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X976 XFG is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X976 XFG, 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 X976 XFG registered?

X976 XFG is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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