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W157 OBN

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,476 mi
Last recorded103,476 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 OBN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 103,476 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 103,476 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 96,973 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 May 2011 96,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 May 2010 82,683 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 82,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 66,603 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 66,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 56,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 46,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,854 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 30,018 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 30,018 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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W157 OBN is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W157 OBN, 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 W157 OBN registered?

W157 OBN is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W157 OBN safe to buy?

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