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W168 MDV

2000 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,859 mi
Last recorded119,859 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 MDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2011 119,859 miles

Exhaust front pipe and catalyst corroded

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator core in very poor condition

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

Reverse lamps not working

Surface corrosion to both front floors

Various oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2011 119,859 miles

Exhaust front pipe and catalyst corroded

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator core in very poor condition

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

Reverse lamps not working

Surface corrosion to both front floors

Various oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2010 110,780 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 101,420 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 83,027 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 83,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,058 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 69,058 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W168 MDV is a 2000 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W168 MDV, 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 W168 MDV registered?

W168 MDV is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W168 MDV safe to buy?

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