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W153 MDX

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,600 mi
Last recorded67,600 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 MDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer door handle lose but still working

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Outer door handle lose but still working

Fail 21 Aug 2015 67,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer door handle lose but still working

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Outer door handle lose but still working

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,159 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,151 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,165 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 58,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,873 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,689 miles

surface rust on brake pipe to rear offside brake hose

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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W153 MDX is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W153 MDX, 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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What year was W153 MDX registered?

W153 MDX is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is W153 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 MDX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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