MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to rear brake pipes
corrosion to suspension components
corrosion to underside
oil residue on engine
both rear tyres worn low
corrosion to fuel lines
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn low
corrosion to fuel lines
corrosion to rear brake pipes
corrosion to suspension components
corrosion to underside
oil residue on engine
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing low
both rear wheels buckeled slightly
corrosion to underbody
slight corrosion to various brake pipes
wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing low
both rear wheels buckeled slightly
corrosion to underbody
slight corrosion to various brake pipes
wipers smearing slightly
both rear tyres worn low and cracking
brake pipes corroded
engine wet with oil
front discs worn and corroded
fuel pipes corroded
ns wiper split and smearing
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres worn low and cracking
brake pipes corroded
engine wet with oil
front discs worn and corroded
fuel pipes corroded
ns wiper split and smearing
coil springs corrodded
front discs corroded and worn
oil leaks
surface corrosion to exhaust
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ53 OWC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 OWC, 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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What year was SJ53 OWC registered?
SJ53 OWC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is SJ53 OWC safe to buy?
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