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W533 MBL

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,619 mi
Last recorded88,619 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 MBL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,619 miles

both cv boots perishing

chip in windscreen zones A and B

engine oil leak

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre on the legal limit on inner edge. recommend this tyre to be replaced

signs of repair to nearside rear chassis leg

slight bind on nearside rear wheel with the vehicle jacked up

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2010 88,614 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both cv boots perishing

chip in windscreen zones A and B

engine oil leak

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre on the legal limit on inner edge. recommend this tyre to be replaced

signs of repair to nearside rear chassis leg

slight bind on nearside rear wheel with the vehicle jacked up

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2010 88,611 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

50% of high level brake light not working

Accident damage to nearside rear chassis

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged but still useable

Offside rear brake binding. Would recommend this is investigated

Offside rear tyre on legal limit although devoid of tread on inner edge. I'd recommend this tyre is replaced

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,992 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,210 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2007 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,888 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 69,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W533 MBL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W533 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.

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W533 MBL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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