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W629 MDV

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,183 mi
Last recorded50,183 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 MDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,183 miles

Front brake disks worn

Nearside Front cv boot small hole

Fail 31 May 2018 49,973 miles

Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake disks worn

Nearside Front cv boot small hole

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,916 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,589 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 35,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 35,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2015 35,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 35,058 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 35,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 34,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 33,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,325 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 31,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 30,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,938 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 28,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 27,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,691 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 25,691 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W629 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W629 MDV, 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 W629 MDV registered?

W629 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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