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V255 MWU

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,537 mi
Last recorded151,537 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 MWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 151,537 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 150,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 146,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 138,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 138,144 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 132,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rubber slightly perrished

heat shield insecure on exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2010 124,199 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 119,782 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 119,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 112,178 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 99,230 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 84,643 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 84,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 70,394 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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V255 MWU is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V255 MWU, 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

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What year was V255 MWU registered?

V255 MWU is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V255 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 MWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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