MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
195/55r15
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished on side wall and tread
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
195/55r15
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished on side wall and tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear trailing arm bushes perished and spliting
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear trailing arm bushes perished and spliting
battery insecure
both track rod end gaiters perished
exhaust flexi damaged
oil leak
sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
battery insecure
both track rod end gaiters perished
exhaust flexi damaged
oil leak
sill covers fitted
engine smokey-suggest service
rear number plate
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine smokey-suggest service
rear number plate
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X523 WCA is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 X523 WCA, 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 X523 WCA registered?
X523 WCA is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2001.
Is X523 WCA safe to buy?
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