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W311 HSO

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,083 mi
Last recorded110,083 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 HSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 110,083 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

radiator in very poor condition

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2011 110,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside outer sill very rusty along lower seam - needs attention soon

radiator in very poor condition

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,991 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 81,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

off side rear tyre partially deflated

Fail 25 Nov 2009 81,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

All metal brake pipes require cleaning and protecting

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

Engine is very lumpy at idle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake slightly binding on

Washer jets require cleaning out and adjusting

Pass 21 Nov 2008 78,480 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 78,475 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,426 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 70,199 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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W311 HSO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W311 HSO, 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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W311 HSO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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