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W158 GEJ

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 GEJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust slightly detiorated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 84,878 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 84,878 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,042 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 74,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,304 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 52,690 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 42,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

rear tyres starting to mis-shape

Fail 18 Feb 2008 33,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light on

rear tyres starting to mis-shape

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,443 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Feb 2007 25,327 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,572 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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W158 GEJ is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W158 GEJ, 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 W158 GEJ registered?

W158 GEJ is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W158 GEJ safe to buy?

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