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W458 OBA

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,020 mi
Last recorded67,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 OBA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,020 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,258 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 63,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,175 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 59,167 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 58,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,211 miles

advise front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,340 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 45,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,779 miles

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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W458 OBA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W458 OBA, 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 W458 OBA registered?

W458 OBA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W458 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W458 OBA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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