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V231 OOA

2000 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,401 mi
Last recorded180,401 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 OOA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 180,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn recommend renewal

front [flexi] section exhaust leaking

n/s/f and o/s/r indicator bulbs faded to legal limit recommend early renewal

nearside beam pattern deteriorated near to legal limit

Fail 1 Nov 2016 180,375 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn recommend renewal

front [flexi] section exhaust leaking

n/s/f and o/s/r indicator bulbs faded to legal limit recommend early renewal

nearside beam pattern deteriorated near to legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2015 175,729 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front lower (2.4.A.3)

nearside cv gaiter deteriorated near to legal limit

nearside front tyre near legal limit / nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Oct 2015 175,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front lower (2.4.A.3)

nearside cv gaiter deteriorated near to legal limit

nearside front tyre near legal limit / nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 Oct 2014 168,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit recomend early renewal

strong smell of diesel under bonnet [no leaks found ,engine tray fitted]

Pass 28 Oct 2014 168,990 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit recomend early renewal

strong smell of diesel under bonnet [no leaks found ,engine tray fitted]

Pass 5 Nov 2013 161,418 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 146,632 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 146,591 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 138,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit recomend urgen t renewal 185/65 r14

offside and nearside rear swinging arm bushes split/perished but not allowing excesive movement

offside wiper blade split

Fail 3 Nov 2011 138,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit recomend urgen t renewal 185/65 r14

offside and nearside rear swinging arm bushes split/perished but not allowing excesive movement

offside wiper blade split

Pass 5 Nov 2010 130,490 miles

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

both wiper blades split

rear silencer holed/blowing near to legal limit

Fail 5 Nov 2010 130,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both wiper blades split

rear silencer holed/blowing near to legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2009 119,263 miles

engine tray damp with diesel ,no leaks found recomend further inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2009 119,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine tray damp with diesel ,no leaks found recomend further inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2008 102,733 miles

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

engine tray damp with fuel but no leak found recomend further inspection

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Nov 2007 865,531 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 86,530 miles

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

front and rea number plates starting to delaminate - middle section exhaust holed /blowing slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2006 73,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 73,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 58,138 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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V231 OOA is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V231 OOA, 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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V231 OOA is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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