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W162 UEO

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,956 mi
Last recorded120,956 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 UEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 120,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger door mirror insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 123,932 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 123,932 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 116,349 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,349 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 110,210 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 110,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 100,348 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 100,348 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front outer c/v boots perished/cracked

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside washer jet partly blocked

radiator cooling fins heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,013 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 89,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,963 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 78,726 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 67,805 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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W162 UEO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W162 UEO, 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 W162 UEO registered?

W162 UEO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W162 UEO safe to buy?

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