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W126 OBN

2000 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,244 mi
Last recorded60,244 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 OBN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 60,244 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

all tyres over 10 years old

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

some components are hidden by protective covers

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,572 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,510 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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W126 OBN is a 2000 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W126 OBN, 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 W126 OBN registered?

W126 OBN is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W126 OBN safe to buy?

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