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X946 AUJ

2000 Rover MG

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,830 mi
Last recorded61,830 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover MG61,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 AUJ
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 61,830 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 61,776 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 61,772 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 61,768 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 61,768 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 61,583 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 61,572 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,474 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,404 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,394 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,164 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 61,070 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 61,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 58,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 54,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,045 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 45,124 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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X946 AUJ is a 2000 Rover MG in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X946 AUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X946 AUJ registered?

X946 AUJ is a 2000 Rover MG, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X946 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X946 AUJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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