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X717 FDG

2000 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,139 mi
Last recorded49,139 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 FDG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,139 miles

coolant low

engine management ligh on

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,387 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 44,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,447 miles

coolant low

front brake pads look low

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 36,099 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres worn and in poor condition 195/55/15

bad oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,099 miles

all tyres worn and in poor condition 195/55/15

bad oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,663 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 30,286 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges very close to limit

Fail 26 May 2011 30,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges very close to limit

Pass 25 May 2010 28,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn and have uneven tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,742 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 16,800 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 16,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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X717 FDG is a 2000 Rover 45 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 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 X717 FDG, 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 X717 FDG registered?

X717 FDG is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X717 FDG safe to buy?

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