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W188 OEF

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,747 mi
Last recorded63,747 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 OEF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 63,747 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 63,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 62,363 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 62,363 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 61,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 59,875 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,245 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,206 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,162 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 49,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,616 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 41,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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W188 OEF 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 W188 OEF, 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 W188 OEF registered?

W188 OEF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W188 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 OEF shows 14 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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