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RIA 8449

2000 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,529 mi
Last recorded66,529 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIA 8449
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 66,529 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,493 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 64,492 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,117 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 64,110 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,614 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

hand brake little reverse travel

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2021 63,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

hand brake little reverse travel

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,504 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,504 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,139 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,140 miles

Front both tyres cracking in tread area

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,140 miles

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

Front both tyres cracking in tread area

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,161 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear brake light not illuminating fully

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,284 miles

slight damage to os rear tyre.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,030 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 29,030 miles

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

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

cut in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,113 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 26,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,734 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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RIA 8449 is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RIA 8449, 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

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What year was RIA 8449 registered?

RIA 8449 is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is RIA 8449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIA 8449 shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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