MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
General under body corrosion
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear bumper damaged
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
fuel filler neck corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
General under body corrosion
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear bumper damaged
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
fuel filler neck corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general under-body corrosion
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Oil leak on engine ()
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak on engine ()
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV51 XPD is a 2002 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2002 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 56,886 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 AV51 XPD, 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 24 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AV51 XPD is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2002.
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