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W42 HDY

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,615 mi
Last recorded167,615 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 HDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 167,615 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 165,402 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 161,207 miles

damage to nearside front wing

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion to sill areas nearside

corrosion to sill areas offside

Pass 28 Nov 2020 158,110 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damage to nearside front wing

offside front wing/wheel arch corroded

offside sill corroded and damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2019 156,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

boot full

damage to nearside front wing area

flexi exhaust section outer mesh breaking apart / coming adrift

underside of vehicle dirty/muddy

Pass 10 Mar 2018 151,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

boot full

damage to nearside and offside of vehicle

dampness around steering rack joints

flexi exhaust mesh deteriorated

offside rear brake slight binding

underside of vehicle muddy unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Mar 2017 146,644 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 143,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated and age cracked

damage to offside and nearside of vehicle

heat shield on catalytic converter loose/rattleing

offside rear wheel slight binding

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 142,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

batter loose

both front anti-roll bar upper and lower bushes unbonding

o/s/r wheel binding close to limit

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2014 135,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

beam pattern poor

Fail 8 Dec 2014 135,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

beam pattern poor

Pass 28 Jun 2012 132,820 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on.

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 132,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

air bag warning lamp on.

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner & outer edges.

Pass 20 May 2011 124,837 miles

both cv gaiters perishing

front exhaust bracket corroding

near side light lens cracked

near side rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 117,808 miles

both c.v gaiters perishing

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

off side front tyre on limits inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 102,871 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high handbrake travel

stone chips to windscreen

wet conditions to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2009 102,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high handbrake travel

stone chips to windscreen

wet conditions to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,577 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deep cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

high handbrake travel

high rear brake inbalance close to limit 25%

Fail 13 Feb 2008 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deep cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

high handbrake travel

high rear brake inbalance close to limit 25%

Pass 17 Feb 2007 67,140 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,911 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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W42 HDY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol 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 W42 HDY, 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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W42 HDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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