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W178 UCA

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,512 mi
Last recorded109,512 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 UCA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 109,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop light not working

Fail 7 Nov 2019 109,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2018 98,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,048 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 93,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 88,480 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 88,480 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear nearside and offside tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,026 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 85,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,744 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,947 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,873 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE BRAKE PADS LOW.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 72,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

ADVICE OFF SIDE BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,245 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 68,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,146 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 59,043 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE DRIVESHAFT

STEERING NEEDS TO BE TRACKED

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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W178 UCA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W178 UCA, 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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W178 UCA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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