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W144 WAF

2000 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,367 mi
Last recorded123,367 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 WAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 123,367 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 119,133 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 119,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,219 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

offside and nearside front floor sections corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 110,219 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 99,384 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 99,384 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 96,968 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2009 89,932 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 89,779 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,047 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 76,047 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,766 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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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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