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W442 UFM

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,737 mi
Last recorded98,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 UFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2014 98,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,466 miles

N/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,466 miles

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

N/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,589 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,754 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 80,754 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,482 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 71,482 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,572 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 64,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 55,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,075 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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W442 UFM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W442 UFM, 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 W442 UFM registered?

W442 UFM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W442 UFM safe to buy?

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