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W522 PDM

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 PDM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 104,791 miles

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

upper tie bar across engine bulkhead starting to corrode. two elements in centre brake light faild.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 104,786 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

upper tie bar across engine bulkhead starting to corrode. two elements in centre brake light faild.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,275 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 100,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 89,894 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,894 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,247 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 68,551 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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W522 PDM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue 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 W522 PDM, 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 W522 PDM registered?

W522 PDM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W522 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 PDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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