I haven't started my car in 8 days

2002 ROVER 45
40,000 MILES
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JONO85
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Now i try to start it i turn the key and instead of firing up it just beeps quite loudly. The battery seems fine, as all the lights come on and are not dimmed, and i have petrol. It has 9 months MOT (if that's any relevance)
Nov 28, 2011 at 12:29 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the vehicle anti-theft system checked out-start here
Nov 28, 2011 at 12:45 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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9 months MOT?

You could either have a problem with the ignition switch or the starter solenoid. Make sure the big wire going to the starter has power to it and the small wire has power when the key is in the 'Start' position.
Nov 28, 2011 at 12:46 AM
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