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Y249 NLD

2000 Rover MG

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,638 mi
Last recorded63,638 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover MG61,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 NLD
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 63,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from the pipes under the car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,557 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,330 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,325 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2014 60,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 60,978 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,491 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,491 miles

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

Coolant leakage at centre clip

Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,001 miles

n/s/r tyre wear iiner ages

Pass 15 Oct 2011 59,501 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,565 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Rover MG?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 42
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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Y249 NLD is a 2000 Rover MG in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 61,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover MG fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y249 NLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover MG typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Rover MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y249 NLD is a 2000 Rover MG, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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