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W352 MFS

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,419 mi
Last recorded71,419 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW352 MFS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,419 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sills / underside corroding slightly in places

Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sills / underside corroding slightly in places

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,914 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

high level brake light inop

Fail 11 Nov 2014 67,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,874 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2013 66,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,214 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 66,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,927 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,256 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2010 65,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,166 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,035 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 62,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,315 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,800 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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W352 MFS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W352 MFS, 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 W352 MFS registered?

W352 MFS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 April 2000.

Is W352 MFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W352 MFS shows 18 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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