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W226 OEF

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,653 mi
Last recorded115,653 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 OEF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,653 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 115,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,757 miles

adv both rear flexi brake pipes poor condition......

Fail 16 Nov 2010 108,754 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv both rear flexi brake pipes poor condition......

adv front brake pads worn low ....

adv nearside front tyre worn to limits and poor condition.....

strongly adv nearside rear tyre nail in crown/ sidewall......

Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,994 miles

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

slight perishing to o/s/f outer c/v boot

Fail 3 Nov 2009 96,994 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight perishing to o/s/f outer c/v boot

Fail 27 Nov 2008 87,019 miles

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

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

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

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

both front Constant velocity joint gaitors starting to split.

lower engine stabiliser bar weak.

oil residue around the power steering pump

Pass 27 Nov 2008 87,019 miles

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

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

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

both front Constant velocity joint gaitors starting to split.

lower engine stabiliser bar weak.

oil residue around the power steering pump

Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,334 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 72,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,436 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,845 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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W226 OEF 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 58.3%.

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 W226 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.

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W226 OEF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W226 OEF safe to buy?

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