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W488 OHW

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,429 mi
Last recorded38,429 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 OHW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,090 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 32,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 25,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,929 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 23,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,195 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 17,153 miles

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 17,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stain around pas rack

Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,035 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 7,675 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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W488 OHW 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 83.3%.

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 W488 OHW, 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 W488 OHW registered?

W488 OHW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W488 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 OHW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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