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W431 OUY

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,411 mi
Last recorded108,411 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 OUY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 108,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 107,214 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,357 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,362 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Stiff in operation. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear exhaust heat shield rattling.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 102,534 miles

Rear shock absorber lower coil spring mounts corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,387 miles

Offside rear brake binding

Fail 17 Feb 2017 101,387 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)

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,884 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 100,884 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,019 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,796 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,318 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs slightly weathered

Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,139 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,442 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 48,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,996 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 26,197 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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W431 OUY is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W431 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 W431 OUY registered?

W431 OUY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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