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X500 MJS

2002 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 4556,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 MJS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 105,557 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 105,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 101,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 97,631 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 97,631 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 93,672 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 93,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,302 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,427 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 83,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 77,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,845 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2008 51,175 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2007 43,262 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,707 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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X500 MJS is a 2002 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 56,886 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 X500 MJS, 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 24 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X500 MJS registered?

X500 MJS is a 2002 Rover 45, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is X500 MJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 MJS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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