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W262 PSD

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

67,243 mi
Last recorded67,243 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 PSD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,243 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 67,243 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,363 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,172 miles

both c v boots slightly perished

corrosion on both sills

several areas of corrosion and damage to body work

signs of leakage at steering rack but no leak found

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both c v boots slightly perished

corrosion on both sills

exhaust cat converter hanger been repaired

exhaust front flexi damaged

several areas of corrosion and damage to body work

signs of leakage at steering rack but no leak found

Pass 24 Sep 2011 56,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,301 miles

nearside sill rusty/weak along full length

offside sill rusted

Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,299 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside sill rusty/weak along full length

offside sill rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 50,294 miles

tailgate spoiler/stop lamp missing

Fail 26 Sep 2009 50,294 miles

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

tailgate spoiler/stop lamp missing

Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,130 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp, 4 out of 6 bulbs working

handbrake has travel

Fail 6 Sep 2008 46,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

centre rear stop lamp, 4 out of 6 bulbs working

handbrake has travel

Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,734 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 42,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

drivers seat loose

Fail 18 Sep 2006 39,398 miles

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

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

advise two lights out on centre brake light

Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,398 miles

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

advise two lights out on centre brake light

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 PSD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PSD, 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 PSD registered?

W262 PSD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 April 2000.

Is W262 PSD safe to buy?

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