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W358 PHS

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,225 mi
Last recorded70,225 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 PHS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,225 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,219 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,660 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,387 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 68,323 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,602 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear brake looks to have been very hot

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 60,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,763 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 55,763 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

offside rear wheel binding slightly

small split in offside wiper

Pass 10 Mar 2007 55,586 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 53,294 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 PHS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W358 PHS, 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 PHS registered?

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

Is W358 PHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W358 PHS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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