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W197 HCT

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,278 mi
Last recorded31,278 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 HCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 31,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,332 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,273 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 27,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre age cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,977 miles

both outer drivshaft gaiters starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Feb 2014 22,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer drivshaft gaiters starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,590 miles

power steering rack slightly damp on n/s

vehicle becoming deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2013 18,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

power steering rack slightly damp on n/s

vehicle becoming deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,196 miles

both wiper blades split

center exhaust corroded

minor leak from rear silencer - crack forming where pipe joins to silencer

n/s/f tyre perishing

very slight leak from steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2012 14,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blades split

center exhaust corroded

minor leak from rear silencer - crack forming where pipe joins to silencer

n/s/f tyre perishing

very slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,114 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 9,114 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,301 miles

Middle to rear exhurst joint corroding slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,144 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 6,907 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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W197 HCT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W197 HCT, 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 W197 HCT registered?

W197 HCT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W197 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 HCT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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