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W485 BNO

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,146 mi
Last recorded75,146 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 BNO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,146 miles

Centre stop light not working. Informed its disconnected

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre stop light not working. Informed its disconnected

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,638 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,735 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 63,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,285 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 59,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,281 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 53,281 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,343 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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W485 BNO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W485 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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W485 BNO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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