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W138 MBD

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,419 mi
Last recorded123,419 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 MBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,419 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots badly deteriorated.

Both sills in rusty condition.

Front brake pads getting low.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 123,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots badly deteriorated.

Both sills in rusty condition.

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 113,437 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside outer sill and both rear arches slightly corroded

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 14 Apr 2012 99,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 99,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,609 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both front antiroll bar drop links deteriorated.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Rear exhaust section in rusty and poor condition.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Both front antiroll bar drop links deteriorated.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Rear exhaust section in rusty and poor condition.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,143 miles

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

advise fromnt number plate

Fail 27 May 2009 66,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f abs ring cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 66,323 miles

n/s/f abs ring cracked

Pass 2 May 2008 53,297 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 39,327 miles

rust ring around offside brake disc outer face but efficiency okay

Fail 3 May 2007 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rust ring around offside brake disc outer face but efficiency okay

Fail 15 Apr 2006 30,161 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 30,161 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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W138 MBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W138 MBD, 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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W138 MBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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