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W503 OHW

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,035 mi
Last recorded95,035 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 OHW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 95,021 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,071 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

interior mirror missing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

interior mirror missing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,366 miles

Both poly 'V' belts cracked

Centre and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both poly 'V' belts cracked

Centre and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,374 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,715 miles

front and rear number plates delaminated

n/s & o/s cv boots cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,189 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,493 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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W503 OHW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W503 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 W503 OHW registered?

W503 OHW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W503 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W503 OHW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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