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V955 RFL

2000 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,223 mi
Last recorded54,223 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 RFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2011 54,223 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread remaining

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and manufactured 2003

offside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall

offside rear metal brake pipes corroded(x2)

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and manufactured 2003

Fail 3 Jan 2011 54,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread remaining

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and manufactured 2003

offside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall

offside rear metal brake pipes corroded(x2)

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and manufactured 2003

Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,338 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 43,595 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,595 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 43,590 miles

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

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

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

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

ENGINE SUMP LEAKING OIL

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,783 miles

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED BADLY. †NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL CUT. †BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES, ADVISE TYRES REPLACED AND STEERING ALIGNMENT ADJUST CARRIED OUT.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,603 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT ABS RELUCTOR RINGS SPLIT

POWER STEERING PUMP BELT STARTING TO SPLIT

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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V955 RFL is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V955 RFL, 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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V955 RFL is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V955 RFL safe to buy?

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