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W409 MDX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,599 mi
Last recorded97,599 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 MDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 97,599 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 97,599 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,990 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S AND O/S/R OUTER WHEEL ARCHES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 90,985 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

N/S AND O/S/R OUTER WHEEL ARCHES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,571 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,571 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,900 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 79,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,070 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

OUTER SILLS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 71,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAX BUT ABOVE MINIMUM

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OUTER SILLS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,874 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,793 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/R TYRE WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND SHOWING SURFACE CRACKS

Fail 1 Oct 2009 53,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/R TYRE WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE.

O/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND SHOWING SURFACE CRACKS

Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,900 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL NEAR TO MINIMUM.

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING (DISCONECTED BY VEHICLE PRESENTER)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING PERISH MARKS (SMALL CRACKS)ON SIDEWALL AND TREAD.

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,860 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,005 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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W409 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W409 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 W409 MDX registered?

W409 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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