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V526 UEW

2000 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 UEW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking filler pipe to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 114,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 114,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 110,120 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side wall has a cut not in excess of the requirements, deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,876 miles

General condition of suspension components slightly corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 90,177 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front exhaust mount rusted through

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Petrol flap not locking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Screen side rubber/seal damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Feb 2012 90,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Cut to side wall of n/s/f tyre

Front exhaust mount rusted through

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Petrol flap not locking

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Screen side rubber/seal damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 84,838 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,649 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 74,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 69,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,224 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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V526 UEW is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V526 UEW, 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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V526 UEW is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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