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V985 RFL

2000 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,793 mi
Last recorded59,793 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 RFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,793 miles

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust starting to show sign's of deterioration.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 59,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust starting to show sign's of deterioration.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,017 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 58,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,498 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,906 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,219 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,219 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,092 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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V985 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 86.7%.

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 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 V985 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 V985 RFL registered?

V985 RFL is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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