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W209 NDG

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,814 mi
Last recorded113,814 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 NDG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 113,814 miles

Both outer sills corroded

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 113,806 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

General underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 112,657 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,573 miles

hand brake just working nsr

Fail 13 Jul 2020 111,573 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

hand brake just working nsr

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,360 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 110,325 miles

Nearside Power steering pump leaking from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack ns (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,116 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 108,116 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,195 miles

nsf shock absorber has slight mist of oil

nsr shock absorber bottom bush split

Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,512 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 101,504 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower x2 ns os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,377 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

low power steering fluid

Fail 11 Jul 2014 95,622 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low power steering fluid

Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,437 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

nsr tyre has slight cut on tread

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,835 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,829 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

os wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,995 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

os wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,685 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split

front brake pads becoming low

Fail 16 Mar 2010 87,682 miles

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,427 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 71,427 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,129 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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W209 NDG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W209 NDG, 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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W209 NDG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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