MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both abs rings (1.6 (e))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front bpads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
both front tyres close to legal limit
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish
floors/ chassis and inner sill panels starting to rust
front abs pickup rings rusty
front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust
front/ rear bumpers, rear panel and rear boot floor slight damage
offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low
radiator starting to corrode
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear
rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn
steering rack gaitors starting to perish
both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish
floors/ chassis starting to rust
front abs pick up rings rusty
front suspension coil springs starting to rust
front/ rear bumper, rear panel and rear boot floor slight damage
offside rear reverse lamp not working
offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
radiator starting to corrode
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ perish
rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
radiator starting to corrode
offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low
floors/ chassis starting to rust
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside front abs sensor wire damaged
offside mirror glass small crack
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ wear
rear washer jet not working
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres worn on inner edge
rear no plate det
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inner edge
rear no plate det
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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SB53 VMV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SB53 VMV, 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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SB53 VMV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 November 2003.
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