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V474 GWH

2000 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,901 mi
Last recorded102,901 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 GWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,901 miles

Front Lower oil leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside damage to vehicle

unable to assess condition of some brake pipes under plastic covers

Fail 9 Mar 2016 102,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking under plastic cover brake pipe or hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower oil leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside damage to vehicle

unable to assess condition of some brake pipes under plastic covers

Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

drivers seat fore and aft handle inoperative-but functioning by attached wire

Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,047 miles

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

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

plastic sill shrouds fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2014 99,011 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill shrouds fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,399 miles

Plastic sill covers prevent sill inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Plastic sill covers prevent sill inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,679 miles

Battery insecure

N/s front ABS reluctor ring cracked

c/v boot deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 71,688 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,272 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,661 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 44,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

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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V474 GWH is a 2000 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V474 GWH, 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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V474 GWH is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 February 2000.

Is V474 GWH safe to buy?

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