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W208 MDX

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,309 mi
Last recorded114,309 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 MDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2014 114,309 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

areas of chassis & inner sills showing corrossion

exhaust flexi pipe slight blow/poor condition & joints rusty

external body panels showing corrossion

o/s outer sill showing extensive corrossion

slight play in steering system

suspension subframe & components showing corrossion

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,928 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have treads aged/cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,630 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 72,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2008 64,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 64,758 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,109 miles

Alternator belt perishing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 46,777 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 37,950 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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W208 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W208 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 W208 MDX registered?

W208 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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