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V208 FGK

2000 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,989 mi
Last recorded56,989 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 FGK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,989 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 56,987 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,127 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,840 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 54,840 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken at cat (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,914 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,423 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,592 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 47,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,298 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 45,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,951 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,902 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 41,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,823 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 34,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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V208 FGK is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V208 FGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V208 FGK registered?

V208 FGK is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V208 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V208 FGK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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