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W558 MFJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,165 mi
Last recorded33,165 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 MFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,165 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

exhaust system corroded

park brake travel

Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 28,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,591 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE SLIGHTLY POOR PATTERNS (BOTH LENS STARTING TO CRAZE) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Front HEAD LIGHT AUTO ADJUST INOP

Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 BULB INOP (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 16,758 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 16,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 15,264 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 15,251 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 14,453 miles

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

lambda high (exhaust blow)

srs light stays on (mot failure soon)

Fail 3 May 2012 14,453 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

lambda high (exhaust blow)

srs light stays on (mot failure soon)

Fail 6 May 2011 13,688 miles

1x centre stop lamp bulb inop

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

SRS lamp staying on

Pass 6 May 2011 13,688 miles

1x centre stop lamp bulb inop

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

SRS lamp staying on

Pass 13 May 2010 12,974 miles

rear exhaust blowing slightly

srs light on

Fail 7 May 2009 12,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light has 1 bulb out

Pass 7 May 2009 12,092 miles

centre stop light has 1 bulb out

Pass 1 May 2008 10,960 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,756 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 8,598 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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W558 MFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 W558 MFJ, 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 W558 MFJ registered?

W558 MFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W558 MFJ safe to buy?

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