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W546 MBC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

163,085 mi
Last recorded163,085 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 MBC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 163,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 163,081 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 157,758 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

power steering resevoir on minimum level

Fail 21 Mar 2012 157,758 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

power steering resevoir on minimum level

Pass 22 Mar 2011 146,361 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 146,358 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 129,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 129,702 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 116,176 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 116,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 101,374 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 101,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 87,164 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 87,164 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005

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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W546 MBC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W546 MBC, 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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W546 MBC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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