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W247 MCU

2000 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,205 mi
Last recorded135,205 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 MCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 135,205 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 124,361 miles

steel wheels fitted to front

Fail 25 Nov 2011 124,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise at one point off side front tyre has made contact with body but clear now

advise off side rear foot brake slight lower reading

Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,651 miles

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

near side spot glass broken

off side front rim damage

Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,768 miles

possible exhaust leak at flexi section

Fail 4 Sep 2008 91,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

possible exhaust leak at flexi section

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise checked boot and mounts through rear seats cable broke but boot is secure

front brake pads on 1,5 mm mot limit advise to change

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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W247 MCU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel 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 W247 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 W247 MCU registered?

W247 MCU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W247 MCU safe to buy?

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