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W236 PLC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,130 mi
Last recorded66,130 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 PLC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,130 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 66,130 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre deteriated

o/s to n/s sill area

rear numberplate deteriated

steering rack weaping oil

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 65,105 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

high level stop light innop

n/s/r tyre deteriated

rear numberplate deteriated

steering rack weaping oil

wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2012 63,590 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f cv boot weaping

Fail 25 May 2012 63,590 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front indicater lanses broken

o/s/f cv boot weaping

Pass 19 May 2011 60,793 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 13 May 2010 57,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 54,174 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 54,163 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 50,681 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 50,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 24,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,160 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 8 Apr 2006 42,862 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

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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W236 PLC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W236 PLC, 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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W236 PLC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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