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W157 UCA

2000 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,149 mi
Last recorded114,149 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 UCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 114,149 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 114,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 107,142 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 107,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 101,084 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 101,084 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 95,002 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 95,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 88,516 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 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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W157 UCA is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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