MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both wiper blades are split at the ends but still effective
PAS fluid is on the MIN level
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both wiper blades are split at the ends but still effective
PAS fluid is on the MIN level
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front nearside brake slight binding
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
SRS light on
front brake discs slightly lipped
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
SRS light on
front brake discs slightly lipped
front brake pads starting to get slightly low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y987 XKM is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 Y987 XKM, 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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Y987 XKM is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 16 August 2001.
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