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W157 MBD

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,824 mi
Last recorded81,824 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 MBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 81,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,379 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,371 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 68,369 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 4 Mar 2008 53,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,176 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,312 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 45,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 38,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,219 miles

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

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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W157 MBD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W157 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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W157 MBD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W157 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 MBD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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