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W272 HEC

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,436 mi
Last recorded101,436 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 HEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 101,436 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake travel high needs adjustment

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 101,435 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake travel high needs adjustment

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 96,423 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,499 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres slightly perished

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,432 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,382 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,795 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,315 miles

Slight leak of grease from N/S outer C.V.J boot under clip

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre T rated the rest are H rated

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

Servo vacuum pipe clip cracked, pipe still secure

Speedo pick up ring on N/S driveshaft cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre T rated the rest are H rated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Servo vacuum pipe clip cracked, pipe still secure

Slight leak of grease from N/S outer C.V.J boot under clip

Speedo pick up ring on N/S driveshaft cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,990 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut, not to cords

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre T rated the rest are h rated

O/S/R tyre perishing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 54,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center brake light partially working

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,550 miles

center brake light partially working

offside front tyre tread low

Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,521 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,873 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,168 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 32,681 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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W272 HEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W272 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 W272 HEC registered?

W272 HEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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