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W38 MDX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,877 mi
Last recorded121,877 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 MDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,877 miles

weld repairs covered in heavy underseal

Fail 9 Nov 2021 121,868 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 120,143 miles

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,667 miles

slight corrosion offside sill

Fail 9 Nov 2019 117,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion offside sill

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,218 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 110,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,085 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 109,084 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,227 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,971 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 91,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,219 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,219 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,084 miles
Fail 17 May 2006

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

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

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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W38 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W38 MDX, 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 W38 MDX registered?

W38 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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