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DKZ 7585

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,635 mi
Last recorded112,635 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 7585
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 112,635 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust flexy deteriated

headlamp pattern faint

slight corrosion to near side rear sill

Fail 3 Sep 2012 112,635 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust flexy deteriated

headlamp pattern faint

slight corrosion to near side rear sill

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,365 miles

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

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

Slight Handbrake Travel

Fail 1 Sep 2011 104,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Slight Handbrake Travel

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,723 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 95,723 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,138 miles

Nearside 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)

Slight Handbrake Travel

Fail 13 Aug 2009 82,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside 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)

Slight Handbrake Travel

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside front fog lamp is not working

advise vt40 states that abs is fitted as standard to this vehicle .after a conversation with vosa of swansea and explaining the situation they advised me to contact rover to establish if this vehicle did have abs fitted as standard from manufacture ?

rover has confirmed that abs was an optional fitment to this vehicle and not standard as printed on the vt40 check list .therefore a vt20 pass with this advisory has been issued .

Fail 20 Aug 2008 74,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside front abs pulse ring is cracked/corroded and incomplete

advise nearside front fog lamp is not working

advise offside front abs sensor/pulse ring are missing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 60,718 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 60,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,266 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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DKZ 7585 is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKZ 7585, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKZ 7585 registered?

DKZ 7585 is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is DKZ 7585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKZ 7585 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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