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V459 LOB

1999 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,818 mi
Last recorded93,818 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 4561,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 LOB
MakeRover
Model45
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 93,818 miles

ENGINE NOISEY & HAS OIL LEAK

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front WINDOW INOP

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 MM (4.1.E.1)

SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW (53%)

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A

WIPERS NOISEY

Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle OR FROM INSIDE (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE NOISEY & HAS OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front WINDOW INOP

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 MM (4.1.E.1)

SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW (53%)

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A

WIPERS NOISEY

Pass 11 Jul 2015 86,196 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to approx 2.2mm & rear tyres worn on edges

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

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

engine rattle/noisy

stone chips on windscreen

wiper motor noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear tyres wearing low N/S/R 3mm O/S/R 2.9mm

Fail 12 Jul 2014 80,338 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing low N/S/R 3mm O/S/R 2.9mm

Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,741 miles

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

corrosion on centre exhaust

cut in tread on N/S/F tyre

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,756 miles

Both front c.v gaiters perished

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,199 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre cut in tread

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 67,199 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre cut in tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,126 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,206 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,063 miles

rear tyres poor wall condition

Pass 30 Aug 2005 30,575 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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V459 LOB is a 1999 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 61,479 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 V459 LOB, 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 27 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V459 LOB registered?

V459 LOB is a 1999 Rover 45, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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