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W256 MCU

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,552 mi
Last recorded36,552 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 MCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2012 36,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,552 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 36,454 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust is slightly deteriorated at flexy

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is slightly perished

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Fail 16 Dec 2011 33,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,073 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,622 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,979 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,408 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,147 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 27,147 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,262 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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W256 MCU is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W256 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 W256 MCU registered?

W256 MCU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W256 MCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 MCU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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