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W209 MCU

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 MCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,520 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 127,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,862 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 124,862 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 122,281 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 122,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 118,995 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 118,995 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,841 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 115,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 112,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 109,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 105,686 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 105,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 102,098 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 102,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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W209 MCU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W209 MCU, 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 W209 MCU registered?

W209 MCU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W209 MCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W209 MCU shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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