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W149 MAB

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 MAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2011 113,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 113,472 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 103,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,688 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 96,994 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 78,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 78,831 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 61,021 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 61,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,395 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 43,395 miles

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

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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W149 MAB is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W149 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W149 MAB registered?

W149 MAB is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W149 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 MAB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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