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W157 PBD

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,123 mi
Last recorded67,123 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 PBD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,123 miles

Engine oil cap missing

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 67,123 miles

Engine oil cap missing

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure A.B.S. (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,634 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,803 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 52,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,164 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch slips badly

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,375 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,060 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,202 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,368 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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W157 PBD is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W157 PBD, 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 W157 PBD registered?

W157 PBD is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W157 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 PBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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