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V178 GDX

2000 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

111,075 mi
Last recorded111,075 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 GDX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 111,075 miles

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))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 111,043 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 108,772 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,904 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 100,877 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 100,877 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 95,619 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,951 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 92,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,063 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 86,063 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,544 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 79,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,545 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,983 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,983 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,031 miles

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,656 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,129 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,406 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 36,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,908 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,919 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,027 miles

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 12 Dec 2006 29,747 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 27,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 27,273 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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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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