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FCZ 8533

2000 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,544 mi
Last recorded116,544 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 8533
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air mass sensor disconnected

both rear wheels buckled

front registration plate damaged but not effecting lettering

n/s/r bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

washers weak

wipers starting to smear on screen

Fail 17 Oct 2014 116,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air mass sensor disconnected

both rear wheels buckled

front registration plate damaged but not effecting lettering

n/s/r bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

washers weak

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,729 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 113,726 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front 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 Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,301 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 111,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside fromt tyre badley worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,418 miles

damp around power steering rack.damage on limit of A zone in screen

Pass 14 Sep 2010 103,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 103,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,339 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 18 Feb 2008 97,963 miles

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

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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FCZ 8533 is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FCZ 8533, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCZ 8533 registered?

FCZ 8533 is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is FCZ 8533 safe to buy?

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