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W652 MAH

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,186 mi
Last recorded46,186 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW652 MAH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 46,186 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed Outside Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 46,186 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed Outside Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 44,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill holed outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 44,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill holed outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,790 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill holed through, just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 44,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill holed through, just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,650 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 44,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 44,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,089 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 43,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,903 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,289 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,784 miles

accident damage to o/s/r door and quarter panel

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,477 miles

nail in tyre

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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W652 MAH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W652 MAH, 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 W652 MAH registered?

W652 MAH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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