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X735 TCP

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,591 mi
Last recorded78,591 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 TCP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,591 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

font exhaust flexy pipe in very poor condition

rad in very poor condition falling apart

rattle from rear part exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,580 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

font exhaust flexy pipe in very poor condition

rad in very poor condition falling apart

rattle from rear part exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,431 miles

Oil leak

kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

n/s/r door handle loose

o/s/f brake pads worn down to metal warning strip

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut n/s/f outter side wall

Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,110 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut n/s/f outter side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres kerbed on outside wall

Fail 1 Jul 2010 68,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres kerbed on outside wall

Pass 4 Jul 2009 65,827 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 65,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,118 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 62,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deep cuts in nearside front tyre

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

windsreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 8 May 2007 55,057 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 55,057 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

nearside rear door dosnt open from outside

Pass 8 May 2006 49,350 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

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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X735 TCP is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X735 TCP, 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 X735 TCP registered?

X735 TCP is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X735 TCP safe to buy?

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