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W124 PEX

2000 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,575 mi
Last recorded120,575 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 PEX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 120,575 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 120,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,777 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 114,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,517 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 111,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 109,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 107,294 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 107,294 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 104,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,069 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,898 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,816 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,102 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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W124 PEX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W124 PEX, 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.

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What year was W124 PEX registered?

W124 PEX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W124 PEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 PEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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