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W523 MFS

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,423 mi
Last recorded10,423 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 MFS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 10,423 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 10,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,307 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 89,306 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,175 miles

advise slight play o/side steering rack advise o/side front tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,169 miles

All tyres wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W523 MFS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W523 MFS, 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 W523 MFS registered?

W523 MFS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W523 MFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 MFS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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