MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front No-plate is cracked
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front No-plate is cracked
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front registration plate is deteriorating
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres inner edge cracked
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W157 UCA is a 2000 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W157 UCA, 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 UCA registered?
W157 UCA is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2000.
Is W157 UCA safe to buy?
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