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W359 NEL

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,733 mi
Last recorded35,733 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 NEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 35,733 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2015 34,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 32,348 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 32,334 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 29,611 miles

both front headlamp images could be better

Fail 15 May 2012 29,611 miles

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

both front headlamp images could be better

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,540 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2010 25,344 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 25,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 23,252 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 21,216 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 17,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,234 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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W359 NEL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W359 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 W359 NEL registered?

W359 NEL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W359 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 NEL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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