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W126 PPX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 PPX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,477 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield around front pipe insecure

Fuel pump noisy?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf speed sensor ring cracked

nsr tyre wearing close to tread wear indicator bars

Pass 11 Dec 2010 79,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield around manifold insecure

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

Heatshield above rear back box insecure

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wiper blade arm catching bonnet?

Fail 11 Dec 2010 79,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield around manifold insecure

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

Heatshield above rear back box insecure

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wiper blade arm catching bonnet?

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,018 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 66,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 66,092 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,549 miles

cv boots perished

Fail 7 Dec 2007 64,515 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cv boots perished

tyres under inflated

Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,444 miles

front tyres worn low and under inflated

nearside front wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre worn on edges and wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Nov 2005 59,049 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 59,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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W126 PPX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W126 PPX, 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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W126 PPX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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