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W449 UOK

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 UOK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,374 miles

drivers wiper blade split but clears screen

Fail 15 Oct 2013 91,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drivers wiper blade split but clears screen

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,225 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 75,277 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside front wheel speed sensor ring broken

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,929 miles

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

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

nearside front flitch panel damaged under headlight

nearside lower front panel damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,887 miles

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

n/s front tyre uneven wear wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2007 59,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,465 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 53,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UOK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W449 UOK, 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 UOK registered?

W449 UOK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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