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W317 UBV

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,335 mi
Last recorded120,335 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 UBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 120,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 120,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 107,525 miles

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 97,135 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside outer sill damaged/dented

offside rear tyre slight step on inner edge

srs light on

wiper judder on intermitant only

Fail 6 Dec 2011 97,135 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant level low

nearside rear tyre flat at time of test ... slight flat spot developing

offside outer sill damaged/dented

offside rear tyre slight step on inner edge

powersteering fluid on min

srs light on

wiper judder on intermitant only

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,554 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 80,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,401 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 67,397 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

noise from nearside rear brake

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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W317 UBV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red 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 W317 UBV, 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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W317 UBV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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