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W408 ODG

2000 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,264 mi
Last recorded88,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 ODG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,264 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,111 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 75,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,145 miles

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

corrosion starting in nearside front sill

Fail 23 May 2017 56,983 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting in nearside front sill

Pass 11 May 2016 52,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding slightly

corrosion starting in nearside outer sill

Pass 8 May 2014 52,293 miles

corrosion starting in nearside outer sill

Fail 6 May 2014 52,271 miles

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

corrosion starting in nearside outer sill

Pass 8 May 2013 52,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,115 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,238 miles

slight bind rear offside brake

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,148 miles

o/s & n/s front cv boots starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,098 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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W408 ODG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W408 ODG, 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 W408 ODG registered?

W408 ODG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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