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L9 MLW

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,412 mi
Last recorded102,412 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 MLW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,412 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,402 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s+o/s/ sills slightly corroded but not holed

n/s/f+o/s/f track rods have slight movement

oil leak

rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 17 Aug 2013 100,213 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s+o/s/ sills slightly corroded but not holed

n/s/f+o/s/f track rods have slight movement

oil leak

rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,495 miles

o/s rear tyre wall cracking and splitting

Fail 28 Aug 2012 97,490 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s rear tyre wall cracking and splitting

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,888 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 88,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 87,946 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 85,462 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 74,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 64,077 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2005 64,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L9 MLW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey 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 L9 MLW, 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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L9 MLW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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