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W494 NRP

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,545 mi
Last recorded91,545 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 NRP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 91,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 157,268 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 11 Apr 2011 157,268 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 12 Apr 2010 147,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 142,054 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 142,054 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 133,481 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 124,298 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 124,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 106,511 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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W494 NRP is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc 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 W494 NRP, 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 W494 NRP registered?

W494 NRP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W494 NRP safe to buy?

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