MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front ,o/s rear and n/s front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/front tyre 2.5mm n/s/front tyre 3mm
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X553 SDX is a 2001 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 X553 SDX, 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 X553 SDX registered?
X553 SDX is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 5 January 2001.
Is X553 SDX safe to buy?
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