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W527 DFC

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,368 mi
Last recorded50,368 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 DFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,368 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,901 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,498 miles

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

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 37,498 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,011 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 35,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 32,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 21,543 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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W527 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W527 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 W527 DFC registered?

W527 DFC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W527 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W527 DFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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