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W178 MDX

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,432 mi
Last recorded89,432 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 MDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,432 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 87,026 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 87,026 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 82,537 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 82,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,225 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 78,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust baffels brokens

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 59,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 54,592 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,359 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,865 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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W178 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W178 MDX, 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 W178 MDX registered?

W178 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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