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W164 BEG

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,839 mi
Last recorded102,839 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 BEG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 102,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine leaking oil, offside front brake disc baack plate corroded and fouling disc, offside rear tyre has bald inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,592 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both wiper blades splitting

corrosion to underside of vehicle

radiator in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2012 85,326 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

both front wishbones corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

accelerator pedal jamming

Fail 30 May 2011 79,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

accelerator pedal jamming

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,278 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,147 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 67,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 58,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,577 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,946 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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W164 BEG is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W164 BEG, 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 W164 BEG registered?

W164 BEG is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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