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W149 RDV

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,931 mi
Last recorded68,931 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 RDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,931 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Plastic sills fitted.

Slight bind to offside rear brake.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,742 miles

handbrake travel near top

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,249 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,249 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,899 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 48,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,907 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,995 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,778 miles

srs light on

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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W149 RDV is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W149 RDV, 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 W149 RDV registered?

W149 RDV is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W149 RDV safe to buy?

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