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W162 UOC

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 110,820 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 106,533 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,533 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,309 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 103,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2011 101,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 99,250 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 99,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,669 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 94,665 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 88,584 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 88,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 82,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,840 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 UOC 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 UOC, 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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W162 UOC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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