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X495 HNB

2000 Rover MG

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,547 mi
Last recorded24,547 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover MG61,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 HNB
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 24,547 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 24,547 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 23,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

center brake light not working

center coolant pipes corroded as marked

Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 22,887 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,770 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,981 miles

alternator belt loose

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,359 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 18,352 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 18,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

battery light on

suspension height too low

Pass 28 May 2011 17,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 15,798 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 15,787 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,793 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 12,988 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 134,379 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 13,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 8,997 miles

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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X495 HNB is a 2000 Rover MG in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X495 HNB, 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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X495 HNB is a 2000 Rover MG, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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