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W249 ODW

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,229 mi
Last recorded93,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 ODW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,229 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 93,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,161 miles

center rear brake light in po but no visible wires showing

Fail 11 Jul 2013 90,154 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 87,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,013 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,401 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 71,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 65,381 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 65,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 60,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight damage to off side rear tyre side wall

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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W249 ODW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W249 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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W249 ODW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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