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W286 UOK

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,285 mi
Last recorded92,285 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 UOK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 92,285 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 92,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Filthy vehicle presented for test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,171 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 89,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum

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

Offside rear bumper edge distorted

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 89,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level below minimum

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

Offside rear bumper edge distorted

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside headlamp beam affected

Fail 25 Feb 2012 88,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside headlamp beam affected

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,576 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 85,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,709 miles

wipers poor

Fail 26 Feb 2010 80,707 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 4 Oct 2008 72,733 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 72,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,947 miles

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

coil springs rusty...

Fail 24 Aug 2007 60,947 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil springs rusty...

Pass 27 May 2006 48,686 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 44,426 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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W286 UOK 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 58.8%.

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 W286 UOK, 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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W286 UOK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W286 UOK safe to buy?

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