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W147 UCS

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 UCS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,469 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,623 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 54,194 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 54,194 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,333 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 47,333 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play at offside of steering rack.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,008 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 37,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight play at steering rack.

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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W147 UCS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W147 UCS, 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 W147 UCS registered?

W147 UCS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W147 UCS safe to buy?

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