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W479 BNO

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,040 mi
Last recorded82,040 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 BNO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,040 miles

both front brake disc pitted

brake fluid level low

front exhaust flexi pipe cover slightly insecure

front exhaust manifold heat sheild silghtly insecure

high level brake light some bulbs not working

nearside front wiper split

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,094 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Fail 15 Feb 2010 76,631 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,631 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,298 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 67,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,540 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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W479 BNO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W479 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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What year was W479 BNO registered?

W479 BNO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W479 BNO safe to buy?

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