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W258 WHP

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,135 mi
Last recorded94,135 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 WHP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 94,135 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 May 2013 94,130 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 85,242 miles

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

child locks on rear doors

Fail 22 May 2012 85,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

child locks on rear doors

Pass 18 May 2011 78,788 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 73,278 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 73,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 67,202 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 67,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 65,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,925 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 47,660 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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W258 WHP is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W258 WHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W258 WHP registered?

W258 WHP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W258 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W258 WHP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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