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W693 MFJ

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,095 mi
Last recorded71,095 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 MFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 71,095 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 71,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,954 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 67,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,352 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,156 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 55,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 45,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 44,978 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,009 miles

advise rear exhust box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 43,007 miles

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

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

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

advise rear exhust box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,991 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,251 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front struts apear damp

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes perrished

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,960 miles

front brake pads getting low

front dicsc slightly worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,532 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS CRACK OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLITTING ON ENDS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BEGINNING TO PERISH ON OUTER WALL

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2007 30,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,513 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

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

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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W693 MFJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W693 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 W693 MFJ registered?

W693 MFJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W693 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W693 MFJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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