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W552 MVV

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,300 mi
Last recorded51,300 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 MVV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,300 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s front and n/s tyres worn outer sidewall

windscreen scratched

Fail 3 Apr 2012 51,298 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre just legal

o/s front and n/s tyres worn outer sidewall

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,389 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on sidewalls

n/s front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,389 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on sidewalls

n/s front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,102 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,709 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 3 Apr 2009 39,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 1 Apr 2008 354,498 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s front tyre just legal outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2008 354,498 miles

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

handbrake travel high

n/s front tyre just legal outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,192 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 31,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,510 miles

Headlamp mounting broken and centre exhaust poor condition.

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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W552 MVV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W552 MVV, 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 W552 MVV registered?

W552 MVV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 June 2000.

Is W552 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 MVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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