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V489 YEE

2000 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 YEE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 102,323 miles

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

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

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2016 100,838 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,550 miles

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

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,617 miles

general suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,084 miles

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

nearside and offside front wipers split

Fail 12 Jan 2012 94,975 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside and offside front wipers split

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,603 miles

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

front noplate cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2011 93,603 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front noplate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2010 91,940 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan

front brake imbalance 23%

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2010 91,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on floorpan

front brake imbalance 23%

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2009 89,458 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test covered in thick underseal/grease

ors anti roll bar link arm slight play/wear

rear radius arm bushes worn/perished

Pass 12 Jan 2008 86,510 miles

brake pipes covered in thick underseal

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

osf floor slightly corroded

rear doughnut suspension arm bushes worn/perished recommend change

sill covers fitted to vehicle at test

Fail 12 Jan 2008 86,509 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in thick underseal

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

osf floor slightly corroded

rear doughnut suspension arm bushes worn/perished recommend change

sill covers fitted to vehicle at test

Pass 25 Jan 2007 83,045 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded covered in grease

rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2007 83,002 miles

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.Not all pipes visible.

Nail in osr tyre

OSF brake pipe corroded

Rear radius (doughnut) bushes worn/deteriorated. No excess movement at test.

Sill covers fitted at test.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,469 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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V489 YEE is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V489 YEE, 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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What year was V489 YEE registered?

V489 YEE is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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