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X836 MAB

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,280 mi
Last recorded105,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 MAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,280 miles

Both cv boots cracking.

Both rear tyres cracking.

N/s/f tyre scuffed on outer wall.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both cv boots cracking.

Both rear tyres cracking.

N/s/f tyre scuffed on outer wall.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,797 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre rear exhaust join poor condition

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Oil leak

Strong advise offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 4 Jul 2013 97,741 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres perishing

Centre rear exhaust join poor condition

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Strong advise offside front tyre on legal limit

Tyre size 185/65/14

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,895 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust joint to back box corroded

windscreen rubber deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2012 89,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust joint to back box corroded

windscreen rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,229 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,554 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,202 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 48,202 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,927 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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X836 MAB is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X836 MAB, 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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X836 MAB is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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