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W459 UCW

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,608 mi
Last recorded58,608 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 UCW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 58,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,124 miles

handbrake lever mechanism sticking

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside inner cv boot slightly leaking grease around clip

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 55,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre catalyst broken up and noisy

handbrake lever mechanism sticking

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside inner cv boot slightly leaking grease around clip

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 52,100 miles

exhaust rattle

handbrake lever sticking

Fail 20 May 2016 52,100 miles

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

exhaust rattle

handbrake lever sticking

Pass 30 May 2015 48,473 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 29 May 2015 48,471 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 42,933 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 38,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,955 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 29,230 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,637 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,637 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,715 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)

n/s/r tyre below correct pressure

Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,143 miles

light oil patch to n/s front steering rack gaitor area.

n/s rear tyre nailed in tread area.?

several bulbs inop to centre eye level brake light.

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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W459 UCW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W459 UCW, 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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W459 UCW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W459 UCW safe to buy?

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