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W358 NEL

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,086 mi
Last recorded67,086 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 NEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,086 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 67,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,784 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,784 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,267 miles

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2015 50,267 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,190 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 37,865 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,236 miles

both front tyre walls in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2009 35,236 miles

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

both front tyre walls in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,712 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,927 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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W358 NEL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W358 NEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W358 NEL registered?

W358 NEL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W358 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W358 NEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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