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W217 MCU

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,785 mi
Last recorded79,785 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 MCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,785 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 79,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,063 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 66,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,226 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insicure

Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,226 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insicure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,854 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,197 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 40,872 miles

2 bulbs out on high level stoplight

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,872 miles

2 bulbs out on high level stoplight

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,694 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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W217 MCU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W217 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.

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What year was W217 MCU registered?

W217 MCU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W217 MCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W217 MCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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