MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both sills coverd
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both sills coverd
alternator belt starting to split and perished.
battery light flickers at high engine revs.
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded along floor.
handbrake high.
n/s/f shocker damp.
o/s/r tyre on the legal limit.
power steering belt perished.
sump pan corroded.
various engine oil leaks.
both rear tyre sidewalls have multiple cracks
damage to nearside front wing and rear door areas at time of test
exhaust system corroded and has very slight leak
rear number plate in poor condition and slightly delaminated
Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyre sidewalls have multiple cracks
damage to nearside front wing and rear door areas at time of test
exhaust system corroded and has very slight leak
rear number plate in poor condition and slightly delaminated
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
air bag light on
high level brake light insicure
nearside wing damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wing is damaged
Offside rear suspension bush isw starting to split
oil filter has a small oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V209 JLS is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 V209 JLS, 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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V209 JLS is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2000.
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