MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside front brake weaker in operation. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion of underbody areas not yet excessive, or not included in test.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Visible under wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside inner sill ends. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside front brake weaker in operation. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion of underbody areas not yet excessive, or not included in test.
Front Exhaust mounting defective System still supported. (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler neck corroded.
Fuel pipe corroded.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel pipe corroded.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipe corroded.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
rear section of exhaust corroded at join clamp
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear section of exhaust corroded at join clamp
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brakes off-balance. Nearside very weak. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dangerously worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
near side front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
near side front tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Chassis corroded
Engine management lamp illuminated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
hand brake lever travel
rear wiper blade torn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ53 NFK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SJ53 NFK, 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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SJ53 NFK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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