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W163 KGV

2000 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,757 mi
Last recorded106,757 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 KGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 106,757 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 106,757 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 102,220 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 102,220 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 96,159 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 87,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 82,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,379 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 71,951 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 71,951 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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W163 KGV is a 2000 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W163 KGV, 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

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What year was W163 KGV registered?

W163 KGV is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W163 KGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W163 KGV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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