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W518 MBL

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,529 mi
Last recorded89,529 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 MBL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 89,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

all four discs corroded car has been standing.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,888 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,865 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,233 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2012 77,088 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s outer cv boot perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2012 77,088 miles

o/s outer cv boot perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,055 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing low

Fail 24 Aug 2011 74,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,387 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,325 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 93,325 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,917 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,925 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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W518 MBL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 W518 MBL, 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 W518 MBL registered?

W518 MBL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W518 MBL safe to buy?

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