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W242 ODW

2000 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,960 mi
Last recorded102,960 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 ODW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,960 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SRS light on

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2012 102,956 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SRS light on

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2011 94,824 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged no sharp edges shown

Pass 8 Jun 2011 94,824 miles

rear bumper damaged no sharp edges shown

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,527 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

two bulbs not working in center rear brake light

Fail 6 Apr 2010 89,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

two bulbs not working in center rear brake light

Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,170 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,683 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 63,212 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2006 54,218 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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W242 ODW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W242 ODW, 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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W242 ODW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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