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W511 MBC

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,059 mi
Last recorded88,059 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 MBC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 88,059 miles

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

coolant level was low

radiator corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2016 88,045 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level was low

radiator corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers not parking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,097 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,736 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 62,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,870 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,736 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,723 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,688 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 44,680 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,614 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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W511 MBC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W511 MBC, 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 W511 MBC registered?

W511 MBC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W511 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 MBC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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