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W157 UCS

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,186 mi
Last recorded32,186 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 UCS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,186 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,005 miles

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 20 Feb 2008 31,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,553 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,158 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 21,923 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 21,923 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 UCS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W157 UCS?

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What year was W157 UCS registered?

W157 UCS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W157 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 UCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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