CarVerify

Free Car Check

W637 MDV

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,251 mi
Last recorded117,251 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 MDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 117,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Apr 2015 102,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,133 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 82,133 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,154 miles

1 of rear high level brake light bulbs not working

front exhaust rusting

hint of play in steering rack

hint of tightness nearside rear brake

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm and sidewall cracking

power steering drive belt cracking

small stonechips to windscreen

some brake pipes furring

some undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,929 miles

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

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

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

Small stonechips in windscreen

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,124 miles

bit of play in steering rack

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering belt cracking

rear exhaust box rattling

small dent offside rear inner wheel rim

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2009 56,124 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

bit of play in steering rack

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre tread 2,5mm

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front tyre tread 2mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering belt cracking

rear exhaust box rattling

small dent offside rear inner wheel rim

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,636 miles

PAS belt cracking

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,433 miles

bit of play in rack

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

parts of exhaust rusting

power steering belt cracking

slight condensation to both front indicator lamps

slight undercutting to front brake discs

some brake pipes furring

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2007 44,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bit of play in rack

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

parts of exhaust rusting

powersteering belt cracking

slight condensation both front indicator lamps

slight undercutting to front brake discs

some brake pipes furring

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2006 39,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner pads getting low

nearside front tyre 2mm

parts of exhaust rusting

power steering belt cracking

some undercutting to front discs

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,498 miles

front inner pads getting low

nearside front tyre 2mm

parts of exhaust rusting

power steering belt cracking

some undercutting to front discs

stonechips to windscreen

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W637 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W637 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W637 MDV?

You can check the full history of W637 MDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W637 MDV registered?

W637 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W637 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W637 MDV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W637 MDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W637 MDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.