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ExpiredMileage
68,850 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear rear caliper
Offside Front track rod end
horn
oil leak
Nearside Rear rear caliper
Offside Front track rod end
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
horn
oil leak
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
o/s/r tyre deteriating on side walls
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both outer and inner sills corroded will soon be into holes
slight play in offside front track rod
speedo pick up ring broken
tyres cracking and slight sidewall damage
both front tyres sidewalls have slight damage to them. rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread
offside sills corroded
speedo pick up ring corroded and split
surface rust on front brake discs. slight tightness in nearside rear brake
underside of car and exaust system showing signs of corrosion
wiper linkage worn
Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres sidewalls have slight damage to them. rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread
offside sills corroded
speedo pick up ring corroded and split
surface rust on front brake discs. slight tightness in nearside rear brake
underside of car and exaust system showing signs of corrosion
wiper linkage worn
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
centre brake light has 2 bulbs not working
surface rust on front brake discs
wear in wiper linkage
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
centre brake light has 2 bulbs not working
surface rust on front brake discs
wear in wiper linkage
Bodywork Showing signs of damage and corrosion
Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Centre stop lamp not fully lit
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front fog light cover missing
Nearside front ABS ring broke
Offside front inner sill corroded
Slight play in Offside front track rod
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Bodywork Showing signs of damage and corrosion
Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Centre stop lamp not fully lit
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front fog light cover missing
Nearside front ABS ring broke
Offside front inner sill corroded
Slight play in Offside front track rod
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front speedo pick up ring split
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
slight wear in offside front track rod
slight whine/noise from drive belt area
surface rust on front brake discs
water lying nearside rear footwell + passenger front window open slightly
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on tread and sidewall
rear wiper blade torn
speedo pick up ring on nearside driveshaft split
surface rust on front brake discs causing a slight brake imbalance
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W201 RDS 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 58.8%.
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 W201 RDS, 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 W201 RDS registered?
W201 RDS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 May 2000.
Is W201 RDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W201 RDS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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