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V968 RFL

2000 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,010 mi
Last recorded73,010 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 RFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,010 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,169 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 72,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,340 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,232 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,170 miles

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

O/S front tyre slightly worn [inner edge].

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,982 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 67,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,680 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,341 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,935 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 54,717 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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V968 RFL is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V968 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V968 RFL registered?

V968 RFL is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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