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W509 DFC

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,692 mi
Last recorded48,692 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 DFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 48,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,849 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,340 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 41,199 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 39,029 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,924 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 30,762 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,472 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 May 2007 27,472 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 24,319 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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W509 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W509 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W509 DFC registered?

W509 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W509 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 DFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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