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W42 NBN

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,325 mi
Last recorded71,325 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 NBN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,325 miles

Front passenger seat will not tilt.

Most brake pipes covered in grease.

Very slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 71,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front passenger seat will not tilt.

Most brake pipes covered in grease.

Very slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp noted at steering rack

front brake pads VERY LOW

front part of exhaust deteriorated

nearside front speed sensor ring broken

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

wipers need help to self park

Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,607 miles

damp noted at steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,483 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)

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

damp noted at steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,666 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 50,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tracking

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 46,436 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 43,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,511 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 39,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,261 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sidewall split+perished

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,261 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sidewall split+perished

Pass 28 Dec 2006 27,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Jan 2006 36,461 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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W42 NBN is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W42 NBN, 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 NBN is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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