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W489 UEO

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 UEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

high level brake light bulbs out but has 50% working

nearside and offside sills corroded but not excessive at tyime of test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 94,444 miles

Nearside sill/arch corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front ABS pickup ring incomplete

Offside sill/arch corroded

Weep from PAS steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,343 miles

both outer sills corroding.

centre stop light partially working.

front brake pads getting low and front brakes binding slightly.

nearside rear brake not working at full potential(compared to other side).

nearside rear light lens cracked.

offside front toothed abs ring broken.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,343 miles

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

both outer sills corroding.

centre stop light partially working.

front brake pads getting low and front brakes binding slightly.

nearside rear brake not working at full potential(compared to other side).

nearside rear light lens cracked.

offside front toothed abs ring broken.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,193 miles

N/S/F,O/S/F c.v boots perished/cracking

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front indicator lens cracked

part of high level brake lamp inop

Fail 18 Aug 2009 86,193 miles

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

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

N/S/F,O/S/F c.v boots perished/cracking

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front indicator lens cracked

part of high level brake lamp inop

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,289 miles

high level stop light partially working.

neaside rear light lens cracked.

offside front shock absorber which previously failed the mot has not been replaced with new,no oil visible at time of test.

oil around nearside steering rack gaiter.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 81,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

high level stop light partially working.

neaside rear light lens cracked.

oil around nearside steering rack gaiter.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 70,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 57,866 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 57,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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W489 UEO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W489 UEO, 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 W489 UEO registered?

W489 UEO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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