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W124 UOB

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,925 mi
Last recorded51,925 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 UOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,925 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Apr 2014 51,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 May 2013 42,031 miles

n/s rear tyre worn more on inside and slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2012 39,161 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre worn slightly more on inside

Pass 3 May 2011 37,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre worn slightly more on inside

Fail 3 May 2011 37,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre worn slightly more on inside

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,356 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very slightly more on inside

Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,712 miles

Handbrake lever travel needs adjusting

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,231 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 22,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 18,722 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside 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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W124 UOB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 W124 UOB, 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 W124 UOB registered?

W124 UOB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W124 UOB safe to buy?

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