MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Off side rear tyre poor condition
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Off side rear tyre poor condition
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W496 OBA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W496 OBA, 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 W496 OBA registered?
W496 OBA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.
Is W496 OBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W496 OBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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