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W201 RDS

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,850 mi
Last recorded68,850 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 RDS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,850 miles

Nearside Rear rear caliper

Offside Front track rod end

horn

oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 68,850 miles

Nearside Rear rear caliper

Offside Front track rod end

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

horn

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,437 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre deteriating on side walls

Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,136 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 68,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,666 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 67,663 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,078 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 67,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,056 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 65,543 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,543 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,020 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 60,020 miles

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?

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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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?

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