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W302 DFC

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,275 mi
Last recorded118,275 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW302 DFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,275 miles

All suspension components rusty front and rear

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,315 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 117,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight body corrosion.

Pass 2 May 2018 103,811 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,483 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2015 82,252 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,761 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,761 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 59,870 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 45,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 41,170 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 7 May 2008 35,647 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 30,453 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 30,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,503 miles

high level brake light one segment not working †handbrake travel

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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W302 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W302 DFC, 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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W302 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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