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W417 MDX

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,277 mi
Last recorded130,277 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW417 MDX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 130,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator and power steering belts are both perrished

both front wings are correded and both rear wheel arches

center rear high level stop lamp has two bulbs not working

gear box noisy

ns lower outer sill has corrosion in many places

nsf lower ball joint showing play on atl but no play when car was jacked up

os lower outer sill has surface corrosion in many places

Fail 30 Jun 2011 130,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alternator and power steering belts are both perrished

both front wings are correded and both rear wheel arches

center rear high level stop lamp has two bulbs not working

gear box noisy

ns lower outer sill has corrosion in many places

nsf lower ball joint showing play on atl but no play when car was jacked up

os lower outer sill has surface corrosion in many places

Pass 29 Jun 2010 125,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 118,478 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 105,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust joint temporary repair and slight blow

Pass 7 Jun 2008 105,485 miles

centre and rear exhaust joint temporary repair and slight blow

Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 88,850 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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W417 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W417 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 W417 MDX registered?

W417 MDX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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