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V396 FKU

2000 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,577 mi
Last recorded120,577 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 FKU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 120,577 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 120,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,945 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 108,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,146 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 89,411 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 89,411 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 82,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 82,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,019 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,717 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,661 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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V396 FKU is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V396 FKU, 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 V396 FKU registered?

V396 FKU is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V396 FKU safe to buy?

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