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W453 NHU

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,484 mi
Last recorded54,484 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 NHU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2009 54,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,319 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished and cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,319 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrished and cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,958 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 45,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 36,096 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 36,096 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W453 NHU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W453 NHU, 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 W453 NHU registered?

W453 NHU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W453 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W453 NHU shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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