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V281 HFJ

2000 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,829 mi
Last recorded119,829 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 HFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 119,829 miles

headlamp beam images not particularly distinct, but acceptable.

minor windscreen chips, engine oil leaks, rear suspension components very rusty, brake pipe to osr brake hose rusty, nsf cv outer bootleaking.

number plates delaminating, under engine tray fitted, plastic outer sills fitted, front vertical antiroll bar bushes perished.nsf floor rusty.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 119,829 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

minor windscreen chips, engine oil leaks, rear suspension components very rusty, brake pipe to osr brake hose rusty, nsf cv outer bootleaking.

number plates delaminating, under engine tray fitted, plastic outer sills fitted, front vertical antiroll bar bushes perished.nsf floor rusty.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,149 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, engine oil leaks, front floorsrusting, plastic outer sill covers fitted, front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished. nsf headlamp image not as distinct as osf.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 113,147 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust very rusty in places, engine oil leaks, front floorsrusting, plastic outer sill covers fitted, front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished. nsf headlamp image not as distinct as osf.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,465 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 104,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advises front disces and front number plate

Pass 24 Jun 2010 92,529 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 92,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lower shock bush perrished

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,021 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 79,760 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,804 miles

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

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

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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V281 HFJ is a 2000 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V281 HFJ, 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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V281 HFJ is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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