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W138 MAB

2000 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,488 mi
Last recorded141,488 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 MAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 141,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 129,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 122,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 114,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 107,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 107,637 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 100,446 miles

exhaust middle heavily corroded

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

signs of a fluid leak around fuel tank area

Fail 15 Mar 2011 100,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust middle heavily corroded

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

signs of a fluid leak around fuel tank area

Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,322 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split and perished, will require replacement in the near future

front brake pads wearing low

nail in osr tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 82,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 72,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,429 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 61,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight gearbox oil area leak

steering geometry track requires cheching

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,707 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 MAB is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MAB, 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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W138 MAB is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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