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Rover 45

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

X231 GDGMOT history

X231 GDG is a silver petrol Rover 45 first used on 23 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
46,487 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 GDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
45
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 GDG was last recorded at 46,487 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,487 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 46,487 miles
  • 2021 – 46,480 miles
  • 2019 – 46,275 miles
  • 2018 – 45,869 miles
  • 2017 – 43,928 miles
  • 2015 – 42,529 miles
  • 2014 – 41,162 miles
  • 2013 – 37,816 miles
  • 2012 – 36,515 miles
  • 2011 – 34,472 miles
  • 2010 – 32,518 miles
  • 2009 – 30,442 miles
  • 2008 – 28,253 miles
  • 2007 – 25,751 miles
  • 2006 – 23,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,487 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs rustyRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryO/s/f disc back plate rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/f floor rustyRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches getting rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Stop lamp(s) insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,487 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,487 miles
    Test number
    108129466809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f disc back plate rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floor rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches getting rusty

  2. Fail46,487 miles (+7)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,487 miles
    Test number
    482628497077
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f disc back plate rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floor rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches getting rusty

  3. Pass46,480 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,480 miles
    Test number
    942867416520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floor rusty

  4. Fail46,480 miles (+205)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,480 miles
    Test number
    211619301985
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floor rusty

  5. Pass46,275 miles (+16)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    186228325140
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar getting rusty

  6. Fail46,259 miles (+390)4 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,259 miles
    Test number
    431916154712
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar getting rusty

  7. Pass45,869 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,869 miles
    Test number
    125430794915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floor rusty

  8. Fail45,867 miles (+804)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,867 miles
    Test number
    899608224068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floor rusty

  9. Pass45,063 miles (+1,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,063 miles
    Test number
    316871015657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass43,928 miles (+1,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,928 miles
    Test number
    519061655057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass42,529 miles (+1,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    194857554208
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck damp

  12. Pass41,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    178926205055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail41,162 miles (+1,759)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    429829444383
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass39,403 miles (+1,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,403 miles
    Test number
    516646004053
    • NoteO/s/f floor getting rusty

  15. Pass37,816 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,816 miles
    Test number
    639729103020
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to split
    • NoteO/s/f floor getting rusty
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to split and wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail37,816 miles (+1,301)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,816 miles
    Test number
    908324603081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to split
    • NoteO/s/f floor getting rusty
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to split and wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass36,515 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,515 miles
    Test number
    805271312074
    • NoteExhaust getting rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and going out of shape
    • NoteO/s/f floor getting rusty
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low and going out of shape

  18. Fail36,515 miles (+2,043)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,515 miles
    Test number
    748994402029
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust getting rusty
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and going out of shape
    • NoteO/s/f floor getting rusty
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low and going out of shape

  19. Pass34,472 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,472 miles
    Test number
    567766601022
    • NoteO/s/f floor getting rusty
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low

  20. Fail34,472 miles (+1,954)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,472 miles
    Test number
    285945301047
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f floor getting rusty
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low

  21. Pass32,518 miles (+2,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,518 miles
    Test number
    760044300062
    • NoteN/s outer cv boot has a pin hole in it

  22. Pass30,442 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,442 miles
    Test number
    384596609008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s outer cv boot has a pin hole in it
    • NoteO/s/f floor getting rusty

  23. Fail30,442 miles (+2,189)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,442 miles
    Test number
    802626009001
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s outer cv boot has a pin hole in it
    • NoteO/s/f floor getting rusty

  24. Pass28,253 miles (+2,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,253 miles
    Test number
    143441518481
    • NoteO/s n/s abs rings broken

  25. Pass25,751 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,751 miles
    Test number
    170622517430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,114 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,114 miles
    Test number
    820336006088
    • NoteNear side front a.b.s reluctor ring on c.v joint †cracked.

Questions about X231 GDG

Does X231 GDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 GDG expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 GDG?
The MOT on X231 GDG expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 GDG done?
X231 GDG was recorded at 46,487 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 1,459 miles a year.
Has X231 GDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 GDG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X231 GDG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X231 GDG find?
X231 GDG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; front brake discs rusty, and 3 more.

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