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V970 RFL

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,601 mi
Last recorded57,601 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 RFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,601 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 57,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,715 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,256 miles

air bag warning light stays on

Pass 3 Oct 2005 43,284 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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V970 RFL is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V970 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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What year was V970 RFL registered?

V970 RFL is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V970 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 RFL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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