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W38 WNO

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,516 mi
Last recorded79,516 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 WNO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,516 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on front anti-roll bar

dampness of oil on gearbox

dampness of oil on nearside front steering rack

dampness of oil on offside front of engine

offside rear service brake slightly low efficiency

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,516 miles

corrosion on front anti-roll bar

dampness of oil on gearbox

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

dampness of oil on nearside front steering rack

dampness of oil on offside front of engine

offside rear service brake slightly low efficiency

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 74,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,762 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 52,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,882 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED ,CRACKS RIGHT ROUND ,BEGINNING TO BE BOLD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE STEERING ROCK GAITOR SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,735 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,613 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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W38 WNO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W38 WNO, 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 W38 WNO registered?

W38 WNO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W38 WNO safe to buy?

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