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W144 MDV

2000 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

144,080 mi
Last recorded144,080 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 MDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2016 144,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,793 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 130,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 122,841 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 122,841 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,734 miles

Ball joint boots cracking

Nearside outer cv boot cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2013 115,734 miles

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)

Ball joint boots cracking

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

Nearside outer cv boot cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 107,078 miles

diesel damp from engine area

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

offside front brake disc scorred

various brake pipes furring

nearside rear suspension radius arm large bush splitting

battery insecure

bit of play offside of steering rack

both front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2012 107,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

battery insecure

bit of play offside of steering rack

both front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

brake fluid low

diesel damp from engine area

nearside rear suspension radius arm large bush splitting

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

offside front brake disc scorred

various brake pipes furring

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,882 miles

Dampnass around pas reservoir

Nearside rear lower arm bush seperating

Offside front wheel trim missing

Oil leak

Under tray clips missing

Fail 4 Apr 2011 99,854 miles

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

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

Dampnass around pas reservoir

Nearside rear lower arm bush seperating

Offside front wheel trim missing

Oil leak

Under tray clips missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 88,104 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside outer cv boot cracking

Offside front to rear brake pipe staring to rust

Oil leak

Rear arm large bushes seperating

Fail 18 Mar 2010 88,104 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust rusty

Nearside outer cv boot cracking

Offside front to rear brake pipe staring to rust

Oil leak

Rear arm large bushes seperating

Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,325 miles

Front pads getting low

Rear arm large bushes starting to seperate

Fail 26 Mar 2009 81,324 miles

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

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

Front pads getting low

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear arm large bushes starting to seperate

Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 64,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 64,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 55,212 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Uneaven wear in tread of n/s rear tyre

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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W144 MDV is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 W144 MDV, 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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W144 MDV is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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