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W221 OEF

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,963 mi
Last recorded54,963 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 OEF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 54,963 miles

All brake pipes greased

Nearisde & offside sills under sealed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack feed pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,137 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 41,137 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,762 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 37,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,575 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perrish.

Brake pipes covered in grease

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,561 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,246 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,863 miles

various brakepipes heavily coated

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,852 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 11,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,371 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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W221 OEF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W221 OEF, 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 W221 OEF registered?

W221 OEF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W221 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 OEF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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