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W233 HCT

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,530 mi
Last recorded90,530 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 HCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,530 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,910 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,215 miles

front exhaust mounting needs attention

handbrake lever travel

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust sections corroded

rear offside tyre tread small splits

Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever travel

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust sections corroded

front exhaust mounting needs attention

rear nearside tyre small metal blade in tread

rear offside tyre tread small splits

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,220 miles

front exhaust bracket adrift

Fail 2 Nov 2012 65,220 miles

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

front exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,330 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,157 miles

advise not much reserve travel parking brake lever on off siode rear brake. †advise exhaust system old and deteriating slight blow at central to rear section.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,032 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2005 26,248 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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W233 HCT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W233 HCT, 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 W233 HCT registered?

W233 HCT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W233 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W233 HCT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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