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X712 MCE

2000 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,433 mi
Last recorded117,433 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 MCE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,433 miles

both front floors are corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,446 miles

front floors are corroded

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 94,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake high

nearside cv boot perished

rear shoker lower bushes perished

slight corrosion to front floors

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,252 miles

exhaust corroded at joints

front discs worn

rear traling arm bushes perished

slight bkow from exhaust front flexi joint

Pass 3 Dec 2010 78,440 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is corroded

handbrake imbalanced

Fail 3 Dec 2010 78,440 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust is corroded

handbrake imbalanced

Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,602 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,636 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 61,636 miles

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

airbag light illumintaed

Fail 11 Dec 2006 52,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,843 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 44,869 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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X712 MCE is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 X712 MCE, 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 X712 MCE registered?

X712 MCE is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X712 MCE safe to buy?

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