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W149 WAF

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,149 mi
Last recorded47,149 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 47,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion on and around rear axle

rear n/s bumper loose

Fail 2 Jan 2020 47,128 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion on and around rear axle

rear n/s bumper loose

Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 39,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,567 miles

Front subframe slight corrosion

Nearside outer sill corroded but not holed (cat tool used)

Offside outer sill corroded but not holed (cat tool used)

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2018 34,567 miles

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

Front subframe slight corrosion

Nearside outer sill corroded but not holed (cat tool used)

Offside outer sill corroded but not holed (cat tool used)

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,143 miles

n/s bumper insecure

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2017 33,120 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s bumper insecure

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,029 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2015 33,029 miles

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

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2015 32,360 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,392 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,735 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 28,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,154 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,409 miles

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

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

centre rear brake light has 1 bulb not working

offside /nearside outer cv boots has light c racking

Fail 22 Feb 2010 25,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

underside of vehicle would benetit from an undersealing/waxoyling

Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,532 miles

underside of vehicle would benetit from an undersealing/waxoyling

Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,782 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,858 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 18,858 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,027 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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W149 WAF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W149 WAF, 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 W149 WAF registered?

W149 WAF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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