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X212 XAG

2000 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,686 mi
Last recorded74,686 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX212 XAG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres wear edges

highline stop lamp loose

n/s dip down on output

no spare wheel

o/s/r seatbelt twisted

rear reg deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres wear edges

highline stop lamp loose

n/s dip down on output

no spare wheel

o/s/r seatbelt twisted

rear reg deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,500 miles

highline stop light loose

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wear edges

no spare wheel

o/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

slight bind front brakes

Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,483 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (check other pipe behind plastic cover) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

highline stop light loose

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wear edges

no spare wheel

o/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

slight bind front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitting and rusty

n/s/f brake slight bind

no spare wheel

slight damage front reg rear reg slight deterioration

Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitting and rusty

front exhaust missing

n/s/f brake slight bind

no spare wheel

slight damage front reg rear reg slight deterioration

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,234 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,234 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,206 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,980 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,543 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 64,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 31,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise changing pads vert shortly.drivers rear tyre getting worn in centre.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,614 miles

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

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

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

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

advise changing pads vert shortly.drivers rear tyre getting worn in centre.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,197 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges,advise track check.

n/s/f door handle surround loose.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,284 miles

passenger front outer door handle damaged but still functions.passenger rear tyre getting worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 17,218 miles

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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X212 XAG is a 2000 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X212 XAG, 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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X212 XAG is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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