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W394 OUY

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,666 mi
Last recorded127,666 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 OUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 127,666 miles

vehicle corroded and damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 2 Sep 2019 127,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded and damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 7 Aug 2019 127,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lots of corroded/damaged parts on body but no sharp edges

Pass 1 Aug 2018 121,977 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 121,977 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition but lot leaking exhaust gases

Pass 12 Aug 2017 118,141 miles

Power steering rack has slight seepage of oil

Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,135 miles

coolant hose at rear of engine is swollen

Pass 15 Aug 2015 104,501 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

wipers are starting to split but clear the screen

Fail 15 Aug 2015 104,501 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

wipers are starting to split but clear the screen

Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,144 miles

front tyres are worn

rear tyres are cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,821 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 83,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,088 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,598 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 79,598 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

near side front tyre is worn to the legal limit

off side front tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,378 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 74,377 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,907 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,796 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,394 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,808 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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W394 OUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W394 OUY, 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 W394 OUY registered?

W394 OUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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