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V225 FEP

2000 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,525 mi
Last recorded77,525 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 FEP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2010 77,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear suspension lower rms both large pivot bushs starting to split

Slight drag o/s front

Pass 11 Sep 2010 77,525 miles

Rear suspension lower rms both large pivot bushs starting to split

Slight drag o/s front

Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 73,182 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,719 miles

ADVISE PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/SIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,719 miles

ADVISE PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/SIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,719 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 61,719 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,513 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 50,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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V225 FEP is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V225 FEP, 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 V225 FEP registered?

V225 FEP is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V225 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V225 FEP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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