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W219 BFC

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,703 mi
Last recorded126,703 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 BFC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,703 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 126,700 miles

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

Offside 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)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 111,775 miles

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

unable to penatrate various corossion to both outter sills

Fail 30 Jan 2013 111,773 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

unable to penatrate various corossion to both outter sills

Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,287 miles

both front outer cv boots badly deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2012 108,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer cv boots badly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,701 miles

corrosion to nearside outter sill

Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,706 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small areas of coil springs have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2010 79,702 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

small areas of coil springs have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,747 miles

front brake pads @ 60% worn

front tyre treads low on edges

nearside rear tyre tread low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre tread and walls starting to crack and perish

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,356 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 54,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

couple of leds out eye level stop light

Pass 30 May 2006 44,343 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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W219 BFC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W219 BFC, 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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W219 BFC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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