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W148 MDV

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,224 mi
Last recorded50,224 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 MDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 50,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge of disc nearing brake pad backing. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge of brake disc nearing brake pad backing (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 37,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge of disc nearing brake pad backing. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge of brake disc nearing brake pad backing (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 31,577 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,577 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,190 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 22,321 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,321 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,012 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,156 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,713 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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W148 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W148 MDV, 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 W148 MDV registered?

W148 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W148 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W148 MDV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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