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X981 FLH

2001 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,992 mi
Last recorded50,992 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 FLH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi heat shield deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing low

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2016 50,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve split/deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi heat shield deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing low

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,938 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe flexi heat shield deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 33,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front exhaust down pipe flexi heat shield deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,071 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear outer (door handle) metal cover plate loose

Fail 9 Jan 2012 16,687 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 7,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 6,242 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 6,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 5,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

SRS warning light on

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

slight damage to both offside corners

Pass 21 Jan 2009 5,947 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

SRS warning light on

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

slight damage to both offside corners

Pass 23 Jan 2008 5,191 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 5,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 4,538 miles

all four tyres outterside wall cracking near tread

uneven tread wear on both rear tyres

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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X981 FLH is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X981 FLH, 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 X981 FLH registered?

X981 FLH is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X981 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X981 FLH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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