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W449 HDY

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,348 mi
Last recorded110,348 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 HDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,348 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 110,322 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 101,437 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 101,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 92,963 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,047 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Jan 2012 90,047 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,751 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,689 miles

Fuel tank strap hooks corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

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

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

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever.

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 76,605 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fuel tank strap hooks corroded.

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

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

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

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever.

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Steering rack damp.

Unable to fully assess offside rear hub bearing for noise or roughness due to brake bind.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,695 miles

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

cooling radiator corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2008 71,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cooling radiator corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2007 66,557 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 62,910 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 16 May 2006 62,910 miles

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W449 HDY 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 58.8%.

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 W449 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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W449 HDY is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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