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W438 MDV

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,825 mi
Last recorded78,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 MDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,825 miles

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

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,681 miles

radiator leaking slightly

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,207 miles

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 62,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise n/s /r tyre worn on edges and tread getting low advise replacement

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,425 miles

fan belt splitting

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear tyres have perished side walls

Fail 8 Aug 2014 52,425 miles

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

fan belt splitting

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear tyres have perished side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,754 miles

advise both front outer cv boots perished

advise both rear tyres perished

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise n/s/f wheel trim missing

advise o/s/f brake pads look low

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

advise two bulbs out in centre brake light

Fail 13 Aug 2013 42,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise both front outer cv boots perished

advise both rear tyres perished

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise n/s/f wheel trim missing

advise o/s/f brake pads look low

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

advise two bulbs out in centre brake light

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,872 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,411 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,747 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,649 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,201 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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W438 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W438 MDV, 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 W438 MDV registered?

W438 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W438 MDV safe to buy?

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