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W348 DUA

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,471 mi
Last recorded96,471 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 DUA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 96,471 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 95,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 85,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s wiper blades just passable

Pass 18 May 2010 78,771 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 78,771 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 71,982 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 May 2008 64,020 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 63,991 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,485 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 47,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W348 DUA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W348 DUA, 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 W348 DUA registered?

W348 DUA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W348 DUA safe to buy?

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