MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion starting to both front floorpans
engine light on
n/s/f wheelarch liner worn due to contact with tyre but not at time of test
o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls
oil leak from turbo area
rear suspension components very corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
corrosion starting to both front floorpans
engine light on
n/s/f wheelarch liner worn due to contact with tyre but not at time of test
o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls
oil leak from turbo area
rear suspension components very corroded
Auxilliary belt/tensioner in poor condition
Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas
Drivers seat doesn't appear very secure - security not significantly reduced - advise attention needed
Engine management light on
Headlamp images a little poor
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn slightly uneven on edges
o/s/r tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Auxilliary belt/tensioner in poor condition
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas
Drivers seat doesn't appear very secure - security not significantly reduced - advise attention needed
Engine management light on
Headlamp images a little poor
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn slightly uneven on edges
o/s/r tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge
Alternator belt area noisey
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Corrosion appearing on n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Washers very poor - on limit
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Alternator belt area noisey
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Corrosion appearing on n/s/f & o/s/f floor areas
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Washers very poor - on limit
n/s headlamp aim on lower limits
n/s/f tyre pressure appears low
auxiliary drive belt in poor condition and needs replacement
corrosion starting to offside and nearside front flooring
engine oil leak
trim above brake pedal loose and needs attention-could come down and restict foot movement to brake pedal
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
auxiliary drive belt in poor condition and needs replacement
corrosion starting to offside and nearside front flooring
engine oil leak
trim above brake pedal loose and needs attention-could come down and restict foot movement to brake pedal
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
major oil leak
n/s/f dip image poor on limit
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
washers poor
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
major oil leak
n/s/f dip image poor on limit
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
washers poor
n/s/f outer cv boot perished
rear trailing arm bushes perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f outer cv boot perished
rear trailing arm bushes perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
offside rear lamp unit cracked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU51 HXM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 GU51 HXM, 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 GU51 HXM registered?
GU51 HXM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 28 September 2001.
Is GU51 HXM safe to buy?
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