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W195 ECT

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 ECT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 151,095 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 151,095 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 133,101 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 133,101 miles

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

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

Centre stop light 50% not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 117,097 miles

2 segments not working centre stop light

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre split inner wall

Pass 18 Mar 2011 117,097 miles

2 segments not working centre stop light

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre split inner wall

Pass 22 Mar 2010 103,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2009 93,551 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 93,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 86,898 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 86,262 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 86,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 77,738 miles

one segment in high level brake lamp inoperative.

surface corrosion on rear exhaust .

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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W195 ECT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W195 ECT, 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 W195 ECT registered?

W195 ECT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W195 ECT safe to buy?

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