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W157 SCA

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 SCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2010 82,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,450 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,297 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 67,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,516 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 SCA is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCA, 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 W157 SCA registered?

W157 SCA is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W157 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 SCA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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