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W252 NDG

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 NDG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 88,609 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,636 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,562 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,569 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 76,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,848 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,652 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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W252 NDG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 W252 NDG, 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 W252 NDG registered?

W252 NDG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W252 NDG safe to buy?

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