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W262 HEC

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 HEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,962 miles

(SRS) air bag warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 66,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

(SRS) air bag warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,357 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,747 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 58,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 53,286 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 47,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,778 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 34,287 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 34,284 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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W262 HEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W262 HEC, 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 W262 HEC registered?

W262 HEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W262 HEC safe to buy?

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