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W661 MDV

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,155 mi
Last recorded129,155 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 MDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 129,155 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 126,334 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 126,334 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 122,707 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both lower sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 122,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired door frame, seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both lower sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,303 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 115,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,536 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 105,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

exhaust flexi pipe sleeve loose

front cross member damaged

multi belt worn

near side and off side front outer c.v. boots perrishing

off side front rim buckled

off side rear brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder

oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to off side front outer sill door step

Fail 11 Sep 2013 92,665 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

exhaust flexi pipe sleeve loose

front cross member damaged

multi belt worn

near side and off side front outer c.v. boots perrishing

off side front rim buckled

off side rear brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to cylinder

oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to off side front outer sill door step

Fail 18 Aug 2012 83,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 83,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,920 miles

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 77,920 miles

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

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

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

One of centre stop lamps bulbs not working.

steering rack nearside gaiter appears damp with fluid.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,383 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 65,017 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 65,017 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,422 miles

Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Centre brake light has bulb not working,majority working OK.

Chip in A zone of windscreen,just too small to fail.

Nearside repeater slightly discoloured.

Offside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 59,422 miles

Centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

Centre brake light has bulb not working,majority working OK.

Chip in A zone of windscreen,just too small to fail.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside repeater slightly discoloured.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 50,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W661 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc 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 W661 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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W661 MDV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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