CarVerify

Free Car Check

R1 BTW

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,211 mi
Last recorded68,211 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BTW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,211 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge + n/s/f tyre near to centre wear markers

o/s/r tyre near wear markers + cracking on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,801 miles

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

Srs light on

Fail 3 Oct 2012 58,801 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Srs light on

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,135 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre worn low/outer edge

advise offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,033 miles

both headlight beam images poor (close to limit)

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,878 miles

exhaust corroded

front aand rear number plates water damaged

front anti roll bar link rubbers age cracking

front outer cv gaitors age cracking

n/s/r tyre waaering on outer edge

rear wiper rubber misssing

stonee chips in winscreen

Fail 23 Dec 2008 45,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust corroded

front aand rear number plates water damaged

front anti roll bar link rubbers age cracking

front outer cv gaitors age cracking

n/s/r tyre waaering on outer edge

rear wiper rubber misssing

stonee chips in winscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,998 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 41,996 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,814 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R1 BTW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R1 BTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R1 BTW?

You can check the full history of R1 BTW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R1 BTW registered?

R1 BTW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is R1 BTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 BTW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R1 BTW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R1 BTW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.