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W173 VOB

2000 Rover 45

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,073 mi
Last recorded112,073 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 VOB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,073 miles

Nearside rear babyseat fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2012 112,073 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear babyseat fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 104,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight grease by n/s/f outer c.v.boot clip.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 104,246 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight grease by n/s/f outer c.v.boot clip.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,609 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight grease around n/s/f outer c.v.boot clip.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 96,607 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s no.plate light slightly dim

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight grease around n/s/f outer c.v.boot clip.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,863 miles

radiator core worn in places

slight corrosion and rust to both front chassis sections

slight oil leak from front of engine

some cracking to both rear main trailing arm bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2009 88,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

radiator core worn in places

slight corrosion and rust to both front chassis sections

slight oil leak from front of engine

some cracking to both rear main trailing arm bushes

some wetness around power steering bottle

wiper blades have passed the mot but could be better

Fail 30 Jul 2008 80,614 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,614 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,969 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 72,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no water in engine

oil level low

Pass 8 Aug 2006 90,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,126 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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W173 VOB is a 2000 Rover 45 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VOB, 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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W173 VOB is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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