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W488 WDL

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,597 mi
Last recorded76,597 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 WDL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,597 miles

Nearside wiper blade is split.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 76,597 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade is split.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,892 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,892 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 53,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,744 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,603 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 43,603 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 37,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,308 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 WDL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W488 WDL, 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 WDL registered?

W488 WDL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 April 2000.

Is W488 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 WDL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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