MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,910 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Both rear tyres 3mm
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front ABS ring broken
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both rear tyres 3mm
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front ABS ring broken
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front tyres 2mm 185/65/14
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F ABS ring broken
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both front tyres 2mm 185/65/14
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F ABS ring broken
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rattle from exhaust inside cat
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F ABS ring cracked
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
rattle from exhaust inside cat
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)
rattle from exhaust inside cat
N/S/F ABS ring cracked
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front number plate cracked
N/S/F ABS ring cracked but no light on dash
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X149 ELF is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 X149 ELF, 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 X149 ELF registered?
X149 ELF is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 12 January 2001.
Is X149 ELF safe to buy?
The MOT history for X149 ELF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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