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W129 MAB

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 MAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 55,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, sills, several suspension components, exhaust system, wings rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2019 55,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, sills, several suspension components, exhaust system, wings rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,728 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 52,115 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 52,115 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 50,753 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,753 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,024 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,024 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 46,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,534 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,135 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,729 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,524 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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W129 MAB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 W129 MAB, 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 W129 MAB registered?

W129 MAB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W129 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 MAB 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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