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X718 LNK

2000 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,691 mi
Last recorded63,691 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 4569,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 LNK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 63,691 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot severely deteriorated and starting to weep grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 63,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded through, hole in sill within 30cm of a mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot severely deteriorated and starting to weep grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 60,341 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 58,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 58,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,234 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 57,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,378 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under car floor & near side floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 54,996 miles

Offside Front seatbelt frayed.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 53,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,134 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,134 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,679 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,635 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,938 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,495 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,959 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 32,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,236 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,637 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,512 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,894 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread and wearing unevenly

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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X718 LNK is a 2000 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X718 LNK, 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 X718 LNK registered?

X718 LNK is a 2000 Rover 45, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X718 LNK safe to buy?

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