MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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