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W462 BNO

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,043 mi
Last recorded128,043 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 BNO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 128,043 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 125,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 125,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 122,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 107,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,953 miles

Brake pipes not fully visible

Handbrake near end of travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 94,844 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes not fully visible

Handbrake near end of travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,992 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)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jul 2006 71,023 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2006 71,023 miles

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

oil leak

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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W462 BNO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W462 BNO, 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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W462 BNO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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