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V251 MWU

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 MWU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer sill

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,058 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,893 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jan 2010 62,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2008 56,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front wheel and tyre damaged

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 29 Dec 2007 50,619 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Dec 2006 44,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 44,216 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 38,411 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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V251 MWU is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V251 MWU, 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 V251 MWU registered?

V251 MWU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V251 MWU safe to buy?

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