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W278 NFH

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 NFH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,182 miles

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicators and on outer edges

only part of high level brake light is working

radiator is leaking coolant

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 101,162 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicators and on outer edges

only part of high level brake light is working

radiator is leaking coolant

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,558 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 87,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2007 63,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 57,679 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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W278 NFH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W278 NFH, 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 W278 NFH registered?

W278 NFH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W278 NFH safe to buy?

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