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W227 UFV

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,335 mi
Last recorded93,335 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW227 UFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,335 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bottom ball joints no split pins fitted customer says lock tight used

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

exhaust deteriorated

rad corroded

wiper blades not clipped securely into arms

Fail 29 Mar 2019 93,319 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bottom ball joints no split pins fitted customer says lock tight used

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

exhaust deteriorated

rad corroded

wiper blades not clipped securely into arms

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,295 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Deteriating (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat Doesnt Tilt

Offside Front Seat Doesnt Tilt

Service brakes only just meeting requirements

Fail 26 Mar 2018 89,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Deteriating (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat Doesnt Tilt

Offside Front Seat Doesnt Tilt

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,033 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front screen damaged out of sweepted area

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Front screen damaged out of sweepted area

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,235 miles

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

Suspension been lowered not standard

Fail 3 Jan 2014 76,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension been lowered not standard

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,745 miles

Exhaust touching underneath

Slight front brake imballance

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,848 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 56,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,546 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,068 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,537 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 22,537 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,029 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 16,495 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 16,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,368 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 14,368 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 14,368 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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W227 UFV is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W227 UFV, 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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W227 UFV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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