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W423 SFP

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,724 mi
Last recorded117,724 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 SFP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 117,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator drive belt heavily perished

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 117,724 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator drive belt heavily perished

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2009 108,752 miles

1 x front to rear fuel/brake pipe clip/cover not in place but pipes secure

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front brake pipes corroding at flexi ends

both outer c.v. gaitors perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroding at flexi ends

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

exhaust manifold heatshield missing/removed

front droplink bushes perishing

fuel tank/straps/pipes corroded/corroding

high level stoplamp digits inoperative

nearside front foglamp inoperative

nearside front indicator becoming discoloured

nearside steering rack gaitor damp/wet

offside front seatbelt difficult to release under pressure

pick up ring on nearside drive shaft broken

rear washer inoperative

slight corrosion at top of coil springs

slight corrosion on shock absorbers

slight smearing on wipers

spots of corrosion on floor/chassis legs

unable to move both front seat backs forward during test

Fail 8 Aug 2009 108,752 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 x front to rear fuel/brake pipe clip/cover not in place but pipes secure

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front brake pipes corroding at flexi ends

both outer c.v. gaitors perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroding at flexi ends

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

exhaust manifold heatshield missing/removed

front droplink bushes perishing

fuel tank/straps/pipes corroded/corroding

high level stoplamp digits inoperative

nearside a.b.s. ring broken

nearside front foglamp inoperative

nearside front indicator becoming discoloured

nearside steering rack gaitor damp/wet

offside front seatbelt difficult to release under pressure

rear washer inoperative

slight corrosion at top of coil springs

slight corrosion on shock absorbers

slight smearing on wipers

some corrosion on brake discs

spots of corrosion on floor/chassis legs

unable to move both front seat backs forward during test

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre at 0mm on inner edge and nearly through to cords/canvas

Pass 31 Jul 2008 98,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 90,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 83,774 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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W423 SFP is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W423 SFP, 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 W423 SFP registered?

W423 SFP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W423 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W423 SFP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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