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BHZ 1649

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,249 mi
Last recorded90,249 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 1649
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,249 miles

slight blow on exhaust front joint

Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,249 miles

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

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)

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

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear exhaust shield insecure

slight blow on exhaust front joint

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,664 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 82,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,635 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,316 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 56,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,058 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 51,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust back box getting corroded and has slight leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,990 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake pads about 80% worn

Fail 21 Jan 2009 44,990 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 23 Jan 2008 108,946 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 108,946 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight blow on o/s/r exhaust

slight play o/s/f steering

Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,528 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 32,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing and crackrd on sidewall

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,072 miles

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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BHZ 1649 is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BHZ 1649, 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 BHZ 1649 registered?

BHZ 1649 is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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