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W173 UCA

2000 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,166 mi
Last recorded67,166 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 UCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,325 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 60,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 57,568 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 57,568 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper motor noisy.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,148 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 55,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EXHAUST INTER PIPE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR VERY NOISY

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,897 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,147 miles

middle and rear sections of exhaust are quite badly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,970 miles

both rear tyres are getting ready for changing,sidewalls are cracking & tread wear is uneven

Fail 13 Apr 2006 49,970 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are getting ready for changing,sidewalls are cracking & tread wear is uneven

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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W173 UCA is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W173 UCA, 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 W173 UCA registered?

W173 UCA is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W173 UCA safe to buy?

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