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W189 ECT

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,658 mi
Last recorded67,658 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 ECT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,658 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 67,658 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,556 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 56,450 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 50,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2008 50,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,316 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,482 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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W189 ECT is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,523 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W189 ECT, 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 W189 ECT registered?

W189 ECT is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W189 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 ECT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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