MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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]
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]
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
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
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
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
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
engine tray damp with diesel ,no leaks found recomend further inspection
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of V231 OOA?
You can check the full history of V231 OOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V231 OOA registered?
V231 OOA is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 16 February 2000.
Is V231 OOA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V231 OOA shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V231 OOA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V231 OOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.