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W299 HHE

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,303 mi
Last recorded132,303 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 HHE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 132,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 132,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 119,907 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 119,907 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 103,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre brake ligt has a couple of bulbs not working, 50% are working

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Nearside front cv gaitor has grease on the end possable from when cv gaitor was fitted

Rear brakes slightly out of ballance

Pass 25 Mar 2010 90,184 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 90,184 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,638 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 77,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

radiator u/s

Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,418 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 53,654 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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W299 HHE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W299 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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What year was W299 HHE registered?

W299 HHE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W299 HHE safe to buy?

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