MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45zr16 87w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 zr16 87w (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear brakes noisy ,intermitent binding recome4nd further inspection
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads appear low
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
all other tyers wearing unevenly
offside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all other tyers wearing unevenly
offside rear brake binding slightly
rear brakes catching slightly
front tyres 2mm. o/s/r tyre 3mm. n/s/r shocker weaping.
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 GXU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 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 BL53 GXU, 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 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BL53 GXU registered?
BL53 GXU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 January 2004.
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