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W129 RRL

2000 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,598 mi
Last recorded171,598 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 RRL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 171,598 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 153,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 153,813 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 137,646 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 137,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR TRALING ARM BUSHES JUST STARTING TO CRACK....REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE...

Pass 17 Apr 2009 125,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 114,880 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 103,799 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 94,998 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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W129 RRL is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 W129 RRL, 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 W129 RRL registered?

W129 RRL is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W129 RRL safe to buy?

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