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W171 MEN

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,601 mi
Last recorded96,601 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 MEN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,601 miles

slightly wet around petrol tank neck joint

Fail 21 Mar 2013 96,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slightly wet around petrol tank neck joint

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,789 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 20 Mar 2012 87,789 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,186 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 78,186 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,514 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,069 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,069 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,035 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,035 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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W171 MEN is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 W171 MEN, 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 W171 MEN registered?

W171 MEN is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W171 MEN safe to buy?

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