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W259 WHP

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,681 mi
Last recorded51,681 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 WHP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,681 miles

Entire underside coated with rustproofing

Front subframe corroded

NS and OS outer sills corroded

OSF wing corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 51,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Entire underside coated with rustproofing

Front subframe corroded

NS and OS outer sills corroded

OSF wing corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,979 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,853 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 35,280 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front sub-frame corroded but not weakened

Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,280 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front sub-frame corroded but not weakened

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,735 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 30,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,798 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 27,707 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,541 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 25,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,074 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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W259 WHP is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 W259 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.

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What year was W259 WHP registered?

W259 WHP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W259 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 WHP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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