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ALM 26Y

2000 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,791 mi
Last recorded106,791 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALM 26Y
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in the offside front tyre but not to cords

engine oil leak

n/r and o/r trailing arm bushes starting to crack

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

slight corrosion starting on the offside front floor

slight exhaust blow from the front flexible joint

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,269 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2013 106,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,196 miles

chip in windscreen

metal injector pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 105,196 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no1.2 and 3 injector pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,985 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 103,985 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 103,105 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 103,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 101,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2007 95,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 80,207 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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ALM 26Y is a 2000 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,523 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 ALM 26Y, 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 26 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALM 26Y registered?

ALM 26Y is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is ALM 26Y safe to buy?

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