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V242 GVS

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 GVS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 96,180 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box has a whole in it (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Rusted at the bottom of inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Rusted at te bottom in the inner wheel arch

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,158 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,936 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 88,743 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT LAMPS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 1 Feb 2019 88,743 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT LAMPS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,810 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED NEARSIDE LOWER OUT OF DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,073 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,899 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,098 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,619 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,977 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 52,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,700 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 42,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V242 GVS is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V242 GVS, 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 V242 GVS registered?

V242 GVS is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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