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X787 OCS

2000 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,817 mi
Last recorded196,817 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX787 OCS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 196,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 186,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 173,283 miles

O/S & N/S front wiper blades split at end

O/S No-Plate light dull

body damage to osr wheel arch and roof scratched

front side lights both dim

Fail 26 May 2008 173,118 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

body damage to osr wheel arch and roof scratched

front side lights both dim

rear and nsf wheel bearings not checked due to brake bind

Fail 9 May 2008 172,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 161,451 miles

noise from nearside front of car when turning [ pos drive shaft ]

slight damage to innside of offside road wheel

Pass 23 May 2007 143,866 miles

Battery insecure

Damage at O/S/R wheel arch

Gear knob burst

Oil leak at underside around engine/gearbox

Radiator corroded along bottom & slight leak

Rear floor carpets torn [covering carpet fitted]

Fail 21 May 2007 143,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Gear knob burst

Light damage and rust at O/S/R wheel arch

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S no-plate light dull

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil on under side aroung gearbox area

Radiator excessivly corroded [slight leak]

Rear carpets torn at footwell

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Pass 17 Nov 2006 130,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery loose

nearside front side light poor

offside rear tyre worn on innside edge

Pass 18 May 2006 115,284 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 99,755 miles

two rear outer roll bar bushes worn

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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X787 OCS is a 2000 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X787 OCS, 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 X787 OCS registered?

X787 OCS is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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