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MU51 EWY

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,163 mi
Last recorded64,163 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 EWY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,823 miles

Front exhaust mounting in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2018 63,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,151 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

brake pipes slightly corroded

Front exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn low

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 62,483 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

Front wipers in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front seat belt stalk in poor condition

vehicle has been underseald

Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,426 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded

offside front brake slightly bainding

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,798 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,779 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,853 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,102 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,140 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,065 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre just on the limt

Fail 30 Aug 2006 25,065 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre just on the limt

Pass 19 Aug 2005 20,802 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2005 20,802 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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MU51 EWY is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MU51 EWY, 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 MU51 EWY registered?

MU51 EWY is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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