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W143 HOC

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

174,412 mi
Last recorded174,412 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 HOC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 174,412 miles

Both front to rear pipes corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slit blow from exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Front Both front brake discs very badly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 173,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding 30kgs (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake discs very badly rusted on braking surfaces

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 163,442 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold and down pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs badly rusted on Braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 163,441 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint At power steering fluid tank (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold and down pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs badly rusted on Braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 153,566 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 153,557 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 146,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot lid sturts not holding boot lid open

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Jun 2014 146,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot lid sturts not holding boot lid open

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 137,950 miles

Boot lid struts not holding boot lid up

Both front CV gaitors starting to split

Coolant leak

Driver door handle insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 137,950 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Boot lid struts not holding boot lid up

Both front CV gaitors starting to split

Driver door handle insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Jun 2012 129,407 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

crumpel zones at rear bumber excesivly coroded

nearside mirror caseing loose

Fail 7 Jun 2012 129,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

crumpel zones at rear bumber excesivly coroded

nearside mirror caseing loose

rear wiper blade torn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 122,404 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 122,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 109,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 109,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 93,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 93,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,664 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,320 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 33,005 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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W143 HOC is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W143 HOC, 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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W143 HOC is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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