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X742 YRF

2000 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,875 mi
Last recorded110,875 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 YRF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 102,874 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 102,866 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,065 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,364 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,162 miles

handbrake only working on reserve travel.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 78,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,202 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 51,884 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 51,884 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)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,916 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 37,916 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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X742 YRF is a 2000 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X742 YRF, 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 X742 YRF registered?

X742 YRF is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X742 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X742 YRF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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