MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
check engine light on
check engine light on
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
eml on
front floor and chassis corroded both sides
fuel tank corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION NOT EXCESSIVE
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION NOT EXCESSIVE
Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear rear bumper damaged but not likely to fall off
under side heavily corroded and has sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear rear bumper Damaged, likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))
Front floors corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear bumper damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front floors corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear bumper damaged
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust system deteriorated
front chassis and front floor corroded both sides
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
windscreen damaged outside the swept area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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RE54 NKT is a 2005 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2005 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 48,176 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 RE54 NKT, 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 21 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RE54 NKT is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2005.
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