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W131 ROT

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,587 mi
Last recorded126,587 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 ROT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 126,587 miles

Damage to windscreen not in view of driver

Engine immobilizer fitted

Ignition key or ignition barrel worn possible slight fault maintance could be required

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to give full inspection of outer sills

Fail 1 Aug 2014 126,452 miles

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

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

Damage to windscreen not in view of driver

Engine immobilizer fitted

Ignition key or ignition barrel worn possible slight fault maintance could be required

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to give full inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Aug 2013 119,162 miles

Battery secure using strap

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Ignition key or ignition barrel worn maintance or repair needed. Could lead to possible fault with steering lock when engine running and power steering working

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering lock possible fault

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to give full inspection of outer sills

Fail 30 Jul 2013 119,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering lock possible fault

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to give full inspection of outer sills

Unable to give full inspection of rear inner brake pads

Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,575 miles

Battery partially insecure

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

Front & Rear brake discs corroded

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

Off Side rear flexible brake hose partially insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2012 111,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,822 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2011 108,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 102,231 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,342 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,032 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 90,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 87,765 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 87,765 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 85,156 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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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W131 ROT is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W131 ROT, 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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W131 ROT is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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