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W298 HHE

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,644 mi
Last recorded51,644 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 HHE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front outer sills (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,528 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 49,510 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,824 miles

slight grease leak from o/s/f cv boot

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,118 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 47,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,174 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,418 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,977 miles

n/s/f speed ring broken

Fail 12 Jul 2010 45,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f speed ring broken

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2010 45,965 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

high level stop light has some bulbs which are innoperative

offside rear tyre tread is splitting but not showing chords

speed sensor ring snapped on nearside front hub

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,999 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,958 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 41,950 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,471 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2005 37,916 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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W298 HHE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W298 HHE, 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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W298 HHE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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