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W449 HSO

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 HSO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

objects on rear view mirror removed prior to starting test

Fail 19 Nov 2010 93,689 miles

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

objects on rear view mirror removed prior to starting test

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,573 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 91,573 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 91,571 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,475 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 74,475 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,895 miles

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

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 HSO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HSO, 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 W449 HSO registered?

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

Is W449 HSO safe to buy?

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