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R12 TEK

2000 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,535 mi
Last recorded66,535 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 TEK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,158 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 63,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,770 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 55,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,521 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 49,517 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both nearside door handles need attention.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,156 miles

NSF Door hamdle needs attention.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,239 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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R12 TEK is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R12 TEK, 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 R12 TEK registered?

R12 TEK is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is R12 TEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 TEK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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