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W172 FEO

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 FEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,015 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

o/s front wing starting to scab

slight corrosion under body

Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both sides (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view both sides wipers not working (8.2.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

o/s front wing starting to scab

slight corrosion under body

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,260 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

n/s front tyre slightly deteriorated outer side wall cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,446 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,737 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

exhaust slightly deterioted

just passed emissions on idle

rear tyres starting to crack inner/outer edges

screetch from o/s rear brake

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear brake slightly slower than o/s rear

o/s rear tyre starting to crack inner/outer walls

slight movement in n/s head lamp

Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear brake slightly slower than o/s rear

o/s rear tyre starting to crack inner/outer walls

slight movement in n/s head lamp

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,506 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,215 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 67,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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W172 FEO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W172 FEO, 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 W172 FEO registered?

W172 FEO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W172 FEO safe to buy?

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