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111,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Jacking point corroded/weak
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (area of suspension mounting) (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Jacking point corroded/weak
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (area of suspension mounting) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear towards rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear towards rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside main beam may need attention
Offside washer needs attention
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside main beam may need attention
Offside washer needs attention
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no reserve (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
rear exhaust getting rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r seat belt slow to retract
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r seat belt slow to retract
plastic trims covering testable items
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V178 GDX is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 V178 GDX, 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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V178 GDX is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 13 January 2000.
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