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X784 VAO

2000 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

520,472 mi
Last recorded520,472 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX784 VAO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 520,472 miles

Front Oil leak Gearbox ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Side wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat being present.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 151,984 miles

Emissions not tested C.O too high. (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak Gearbox ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Side wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat being present.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 137,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion boot lid (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted aT THE BACK NOT ALLOWED THE FULL INSPECTION OF THE SEAT BELT

driver side door handle insecure

engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail gear box (6.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 137,879 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion boot lid (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted aT THE BACK NOT ALLOWED THE FULL INSPECTION OF THE SEAT BELT

driver side door handle insecure

emission test not carried out due to fuel leak in excess

engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail gear box (6.1.D.1b)

petrol leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 131,005 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 122,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear brake eff slightly low

Pass 21 Dec 2013 122,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear brake eff slightly low

Pass 28 Dec 2012 108,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers outer door handle worn

Fail 27 Dec 2012 108,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers outer door handle worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,973 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2012 93,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,354 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 79,354 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 677,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door handle loose but still opens

o/s/f tyre cut but not deep enoth to reach the cords

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,360 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 52,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 48,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 43,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X784 VAO is a 2000 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X784 VAO, 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 X784 VAO registered?

X784 VAO is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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