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V856 LAB

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,210 mi
Last recorded136,210 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 LAB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 136,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emissions not tested coolant leak present when engine running-radiator leak spraying over engine, (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed by corrosion, (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of joint,by clip, (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator. ()

Offside Front Gearbox mounting defective oil contamination. ()

Offside Front Oil leak engine, ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point,extremely corroded.very strongly advise. (6.1.B.2)

top up coolant before test,1litre coolant

Pass 20 Jun 2016 126,573 miles

Coolant leak low ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

front floor poor condition by jacking points

Fail 9 Jun 2016 126,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened d bush holding bracket missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure D bush missing, (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak low ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

front floor poor condition by jacking points

Pass 19 Jun 2015 116,101 miles

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 17 Jun 2015 116,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil leaking from oil filter. engine damage may occur if vehicle is driven

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,745 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber loose

Fail 2 Jun 2014 106,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber loose

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,414 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,273 miles

offside cv boot cracking ...both rear main susspension bushes parting..corrosion developing both front floors ''osf brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,973 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 76,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,558 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 63,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 51,482 miles

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

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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V856 LAB is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V856 LAB, 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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V856 LAB is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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