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W412 DFC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,496 mi
Last recorded53,496 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 DFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 53,496 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/f wheel arch

windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,868 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,460 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,378 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,478 miles

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

offside rear service brake performance poor

rear wiper torn

Fail 22 Feb 2008 26,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear service brake performance poor

rear wiper torn

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,322 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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W412 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W412 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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What year was W412 DFC registered?

W412 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W412 DFC safe to buy?

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