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W171 MWP

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,706 mi
Last recorded82,706 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 MWP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,706 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,848 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,089 miles

Alternator belt squeel on start up

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake pad 70% worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 73,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Alternator belt squeel on start up

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear indicator and No plate bulb changed

Offside front brake pad 70% worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

handbrake lever side movement

Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

handbrake lever side movement

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,091 miles

rear brake readings slightly low

slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,736 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 MWP is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W171 MWP, 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 MWP registered?

W171 MWP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W171 MWP safe to buy?

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