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W167 SCA

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,435 mi
Last recorded121,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 SCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 121,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,466 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 110,940 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 110,553 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 105,254 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 105,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,910 miles

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

radiator corroeded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 98,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

radiator corroeded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 87,503 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2008 87,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,825 miles

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

rad corroeded

water pump leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 63,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside and nearside door handle imsecure

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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W167 SCA is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W167 SCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W167 SCA registered?

W167 SCA is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W167 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W167 SCA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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