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W574 MFJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 MFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jun 2018 108,763 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,384 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 107,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2017 107,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,245 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 106,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 105,527 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 105,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,692 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 100,994 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 100,990 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 98,589 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 98,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 95,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,979 miles

1 bulb inop centre brake light

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

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

ns front reluctor ring broken

os front seat tilt inop

slight play in steering

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 13 May 2010 92,970 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

1 bulb inop centre brake light

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

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

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

ns front reluctor ring broken

os front seat tilt inop

slight play in steering

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 11 May 2009 89,082 miles

os front seat back tilt cable broken

slight play in steering at steering wheel

Fail 11 May 2009 89,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

os front seat back tilt cable broken

slight play in steering at steering wheel

Pass 30 May 2008 84,254 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 79,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 77,012 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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W574 MFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W574 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 W574 MFJ registered?

W574 MFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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