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W163 SBM

2000 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,582 mi
Last recorded74,582 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 SBM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,582 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Regesration plate deterioated

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Nearside Rear Brake disc very corroded worn (sized)

Nearside Rear Forward trading arm bush perished

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall cracked perished

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern weak

Offside Rear Forward trading arm bush perished

Rear Registration plate deterioated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,930 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/r trailing arm bush perished

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

o/s/r trailing arm bush perished

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake caliper lazy

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished[old]

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2014 73,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake caliper lazy

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished[old]

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

battery not secure [incorrect size]

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 71,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Service brake: service 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)

battery not secure [incorrect size]

front brake pads are low require inspection

high level brake light loose

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,992 miles

front exhaust flexi section corroded near bracket

high level brake light insecure

n/s/r brake caliper binding

Fail 3 Jan 2012 70,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front exhaust flexi section corroded near bracket

high level brake light insecure

n/s/r brake caliper binding

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,428 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 68,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,012 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 64,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,139 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 46,522 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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W163 SBM is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W163 SBM, 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 W163 SBM registered?

W163 SBM is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W163 SBM safe to buy?

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