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W103 AEG

2000 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,071 mi
Last recorded83,071 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 AEG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 83,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear joint (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,139 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

GEAR OIL SLIGHTLY LEAKING.

NEARSIDE FRONT CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT & HAS SMALL CUT.

POWER STEERING OIL HAS SLIGHT SEEPAGE ON BOTTLE.

REAR BOTH TYRES HAS SLIGHT LINE CRACKS.

SMALL CHIPS ON FRONT WINDSCREEN.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,955 miles

battery insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,123 miles

Battery insecure

N/s/r tyre perished

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded & in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

N/s/r tyre perished

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust corroded & in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2011 42,423 miles

Nearside front door handle damaged and insecure!

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 42,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front door handle damaged and insecure!

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,838 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,742 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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W103 AEG is a 2000 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W103 AEG, 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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W103 AEG is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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