MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES / HOUSING PERISHING AND IN POOR CONDITION
DRIVERS FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY SLOW TO RETRACT BACK
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
HAND BRAKE LEVER STIFF TO RETURN
MANY BRAKE PIES / HOSE FERRULES GREASED
POWER STEERING WEEP NEAR RESEVOIR AND FLUID LEVEL NEAR MIN.
RUSTY UNDERNEATH IN PLACES
UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY OILED / UNDER SEALED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED / CRACKED / PERISHING
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS GETTING CORRODED
BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F HOSE GETTING RUSTY NEAR END IN WHEEL ARCH
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
HAND BRAKE LEVER TIGHT TO RETURN
N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY SPLIT
N/S/F TYRE WORN NEAR LIMIT ON INNER EDGE
N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERULLE GETTING CORRODED
O/S/F BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
O/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE GETTING CORRODED
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL ON MIN
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON REAR SECTION AT REAR OF SILENCER
SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES IN ENGINE BAY
SOME POWER STEERING PIPES GETTING CORRODED
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED / CRACKED / PERISHING
BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS GETTING CORRODED
BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F HOSE GETTING RUSTY NEAR END IN WHEEL ARCH
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
HAND BRAKE LEVER TIGHT TO RETURN
N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY SPLIT
N/S/F TYRE WORN NEAR LIMIT ON INNER EDGE
N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERULLE GETTING CORRODED
O/S/F BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
O/S/F SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE GETTING CORRODED
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL ON MIN
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON REAR SECTION AT REAR OF SILENCER
SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES IN ENGINE BAY
SOME POWER STEERING PIPES GETTING CORRODED
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all rear suspension bushes deteriorating
offside and nearside front floor sections corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all rear suspension bushes deteriorating
offside and nearside front floor sections corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all rear suspension components corroded
corrosion on nearside front chassis ,rear suspension components .
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all rear suspension components corroded
corrosion on nearside front chassis ,rear suspension components .
rear brake pipes corroded
both rear tyres slight cracking
front no plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre cracking on wall
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W144 WAF is a 2000 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 WAF, 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 WAF is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2000.
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