MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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centre brake light insecure
oil level low. oil leak front of engine
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
centre brake light insecure
oil level low. oil leak front of engine
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Brake efficiency only just met - rear brake poor
Centre brake light insecure
Engine management light on
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake efficiency only just met - rear brake poor
Centre brake light insecure
Engine management light on
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened buckle strap (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
high level brake lamp insecure
Engine management light on
Offside windscreen wiper in poor condition but clears screen
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres excessively worn on inner edges
Engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside windscreen wiper in poor condition but clears screen
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
child seats fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
child seats fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT BELT
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YX51 SXJ is a 2001 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YX51 SXJ, 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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YX51 SXJ is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2001.
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