MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' WindScreen has chip it is just off 40mm (8.3.1d)
Nearside Accident damage to side of vehicle
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' WindScreen has chip it is just off 40mm (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Accident damage to side of vehicle
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Slight corrosion on floor area
Front Slight corrosion on floor area
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Wiper blade at rear split
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Washers at front poor spray pattern
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Washers at front poor spray pattern
Wiper blade at rear split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Wheel binding 1 n/s/f slight 2 o/s/f binding (ADVISE TO HAVE INVESTIGATED)
Wheel binding 1 n/s/f slight 2 o/s/f binding (ADVISE TO HAVE INVESTIGATED)
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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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ML53 EEG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 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 ML53 EEG, 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 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ML53 EEG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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