MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front chassis/floor pans corroding.
Slight leak on center and rear exhaust joints.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r tyre tread below 1.6mm on edge but tyre deemed to be of stepped tread design
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
radiator poor
slight exhaust blow
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
radiator poor
slight exhaust blow
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Radiator leaking coolant.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Radiator leaking coolant.
srs lamp on
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
srs lamp on
Air bag light on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Near side front steel wheel distorted on the inner edge
Rear wiper blade insecure
Air bag light on
Near side front steel wheel distorted on the inner edge
Rear wiper blade insecure
Oil leak
exhaust rusty in places
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust rusty in places
Air bag light stays on indicating a fault with the interior protection sys
Both front tyres fethering on the inner edge
Brake foot pedal low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side floor panel rusty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leaking from a hole in the sump (rusted)
both headlights slightly low
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Air bag light stays on indicating a fault with the interior protection sys
Both front tyres fethering on the inner edge
Brake foot pedal low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side floor panel rusty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leaking from a hole in the sump (rusted)
both headlights slightly low
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W159 MDX is a 2000 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 W159 MDX, 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 W159 MDX registered?
W159 MDX is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 8 May 2000.
Is W159 MDX safe to buy?
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