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W261 UEO

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,838 mi
Last recorded43,838 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 UEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 43,838 miles

front part exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

metal power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2015 43,838 miles

Offside 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs are pitted

front part exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

metal power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,494 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

nearside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,949 miles

front part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2012 39,949 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,314 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 37,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,322 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,370 miles

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

o/s and n/s/r tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2008 33,370 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s/r tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,145 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 27,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W261 UEO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W261 UEO, 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 W261 UEO registered?

W261 UEO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W261 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 UEO shows 15 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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