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W474 HBE

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,847 mi
Last recorded64,847 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 HBE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,809 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 64,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,595 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 64,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged n/s abs ring brake (1.6 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,273 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 64,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,772 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 63,768 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,427 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,097 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 62,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,184 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 62,184 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,600 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 60,600 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008
Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 59,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,882 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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W474 HBE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W474 HBE, 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 W474 HBE registered?

W474 HBE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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