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W126 OFJ

2000 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,548 mi
Last recorded118,548 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 OFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 118,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

water damage rear no plate

Fail 16 Jul 2013 118,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

water damage rear no plate

Pass 23 Jul 2012 113,391 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 113,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 108,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

water damage rear no plate

Fail 13 Jul 2011 108,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

water damage rear no plate

Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,334 miles

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)

light corosion under vehicle

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2010 101,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

light corosion under vehicle

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 93,995 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2009 93,995 miles

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

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

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

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,231 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2008 86,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,031 miles

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)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,786 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 OFJ is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W126 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

W126 OFJ is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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