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W151 VEL

2000 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,717 mi
Last recorded71,717 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 VEL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,057 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 66,057 miles

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

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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W151 VEL is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W151 VEL, 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

How do I check the history of W151 VEL?

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What year was W151 VEL registered?

W151 VEL is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W151 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W151 VEL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W151 VEL have outstanding finance?

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