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W149 HDE

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,744 mi
Last recorded104,744 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 HDE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 104,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,371 miles

Nearside front tyre has radial cracking

Offside rear tyre has radial cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2012 100,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre has radial cracking

Offside rear tyre has radial cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,385 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 93,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,545 miles

battery insecure

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front exhaust bracket corroded

offside door mirror secured by tape

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,120 miles

drivers door mirror secured by tape

fog light switch requires attention soon

several chips in windscreen

slight play in offside rack joint

Fail 22 Oct 2008 90,120 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

drivers door mirror secured by tape

fog light switch requires attention soon

several chips in windscreen

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 66,041 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condition of exhaust (back box)

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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W149 HDE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W149 HDE, 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 W149 HDE registered?

W149 HDE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W149 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 HDE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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