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W212 SCE

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,665 mi
Last recorded134,665 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 SCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 134,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 125,048 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 125,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,705 miles

Both front CV boots starting to perish.

Nearside rear sill slightly corroded.

Pass 2 May 2012 108,872 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 98,605 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 98,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre getting down 3mm

Pass 2 May 2007 61,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,532 miles

One rubber hanger on exhaust is unhooked from body

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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W212 SCE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W212 SCE, 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 W212 SCE registered?

W212 SCE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W212 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W212 SCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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