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W242 PTH

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,439 mi
Last recorded52,439 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 PTH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 52,439 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 52,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 42,309 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 42,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 41,196 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 40,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,836 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 38,836 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,963 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 34,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,537 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 31,288 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,288 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,577 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 PTH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W242 PTH, 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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What year was W242 PTH registered?

W242 PTH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W242 PTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 PTH shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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