MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,589 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front to rear brake pipes greased
eml light on
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front to rear brake pipes greased
eml light on
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges
brake pipes sealed
coolant level low
nearside front tyre worn low (raised tread pattern) 195/55r15
offside rear brake pipe corroded
rear no.plate deteriorated
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
brake pipes sealed
coolant level low
nearside front tyre worn low (raised tread pattern) 195/55r15
offside rear brake pipe corroded
rear no.plate deteriorated
both rear suspension arms main bushes perishing
engine warning light on
front exhaust flexi starting to perish
front to rear brake pipes corroded
fuel filler and breather pipes corroded
fuel tank corroded
nearside front tyre starting to get low
nearside rear jacking point weak
offside front fog light inop
tyre size 195/55/15
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear suspension arms main bushes perishing
engine warning light on
front exhaust flexi starting to perish
front to rear brake pipes corroded
fuel filler and breather pipes corroded
fuel tank corroded
nearside front tyre starting to get low
nearside rear jacking point weak
offside front fog light inop
tyre size 195/55/15
Engine management light on.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
slight bind at offside front brake.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread
offside front & rear tyres have some sidewall cracks
All exposed metal brake pipes covered with grease, or similar, and cannot be properly examined.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW51 DFJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 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 SW51 DFJ, 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 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SW51 DFJ registered?
SW51 DFJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2001.
Is SW51 DFJ safe to buy?
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