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X751 MBE

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,256 mi
Last recorded148,256 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX751 MBE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 148,256 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe flexy badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 126,504 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,301 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 111,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,779 miles

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

body slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,452 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 48,452 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,773 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,325 miles

EXHAUST CETRE SECTION IN VERY POOR CONDITION ADVISE URGENT RENEWAL

Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,682 miles

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

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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X751 MBE is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X751 MBE, 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 X751 MBE registered?

X751 MBE is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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