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W207 HCT

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW207 HCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 65,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 61,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,950 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,288 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,715 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,753 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 44,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,734 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 44,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,720 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 44,720 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,610 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,163 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,357 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,237 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 34,018 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 34,018 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 33,248 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 33,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 31,844 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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W207 HCT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 W207 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W207 HCT registered?

W207 HCT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W207 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W207 HCT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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