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W169 DFC

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,968 mi
Last recorded110,968 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 DFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2012 110,968 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 110,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,996 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,396 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 97,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,919 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 94,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside wingmirror glass cracked but not obstructing view to rear

Fail 16 Apr 2008 89,071 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,071 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 77,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,812 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 66,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W169 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W169 DFC, 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 W169 DFC registered?

W169 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W169 DFC safe to buy?

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