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W138 BJO

2000 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,245 mi
Last recorded168,245 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 BJO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 168,245 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR AREA SURFACE RUST.

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 168,202 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 161,317 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 152,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 152,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 143,555 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 143,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 135,063 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 126,518 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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W138 BJO is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W138 BJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W138 BJO registered?

W138 BJO is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W138 BJO safe to buy?

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