MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake lever stiff
o/s and n/s sills rusty
oil leak
rear tyres cracking
handbrake lever stiff
o/s and n/s sills rusty
o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches rusty
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s sill panel rusty
front tyres wearing on edges
handbrake lever stiff
n/s/r door check strap loose
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
n/s/r door check strap loose
o/s sill panel rusty
front tyres wearing on edges
handbrake lever stiff
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
sill panels rusty
exhaust backbox pipe corroded
handbrake lever stiff
sill panels rusty
handbrake lever stiff
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high level brake light has 1 bulb not working
o/s/f and n/s/f cv boots cracking
exhaust mid section poor
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W229 TFR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 W229 TFR, 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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How do I check the history of W229 TFR?
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What year was W229 TFR registered?
W229 TFR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2000.
Is W229 TFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for W229 TFR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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