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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rust/corrosion underside/general.
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure can see wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre inside wall splitting
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both main pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre inside wall splitting.
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp pattern poor
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre inside wall splitting.
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp pattern poor
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre sidewall splitting.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre sidewall splitting.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Both tyre inside walls starting to split.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Both tyre inside walls starting to split.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Both sides tyre inside wall splitting.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Both sides tyre inside wall splitting.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate is insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Plastic covers are fitted to both outer sills which limits their inspection
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
The cover is missing from the tow bar electrical socket
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate is insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Plastic covers are fitted to both outer sills which limits their inspection
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
The cover is missing from the tow bar electrical socket
N/S/f brake is slightly binding
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
N/S/f brake is slightly binding
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
[note] outer sills covered.
damp around PAS power steering fluid tank area.
exhaust calalytic rattles.
n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.
o/s/r indicator light pale.
scatch marks in front windscreen req's attention.
tow electric plug cover missing.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
[note] outer sills covered.
damp around PAS power steering fluid tank area.
exhaust calalytic rattles.
n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.
o/s/r indicator light pale.
scatch marks in front windscreen req's attention.
tow electric plug cover missing.
[note] outer sills covered.
centre / rear exhaust system corroded.
o/s/f door window glass insecure.
o/s/r indicator light pale.
scatch marks in front windscreen req's attention.
srs warning light on dash staying on.
centre & rear exhaust system corroded.
o/s/f tyre worn 3mm.
o/s/r indicator light pale.
stone chip in front windscreen.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
centre & rear exhaust system corroded.
o/s/f tyre worn 3mm.
o/s/r indicator light pale.
stone chip in front windscreen.
centre exhaust system corroded & slightly leaking.
n/s/f ineria seat belt intermittently jamming req's attention.
o/s/f door electric window glass insecure.
s.r.s.warning light on dash staying on.
centre exhaust pipe corroded.
o/s/r indicator light pale.
stone chip in front windscreen.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
centre exhaust pipe corroded.
n/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge.
o/s/r indicator light pale.
stone chip in front windscreen.
o/s/f brake slightly binding. †nail in o/s/f tyre tread.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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X691 GJM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.
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 X691 GJM, 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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X691 GJM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 19 January 2001.
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