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W158 MBD

2000 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 MBD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 96,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 96,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,126 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 73,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,908 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on outside shoulder

requires alignment

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,906 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside shoulder

requires alignment

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,586 miles

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

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,959 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.NEEDS A 4-WAY ALIGNMENT.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,959 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.NEEDS A 4-WAY ALIGNMENT.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,590 miles

Battery insecure

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

TYRE SIZE 185/65TR14.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 42,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,035 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 MBD is a 2000 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MBD, 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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W158 MBD is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W158 MBD safe to buy?

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