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W52 OLK

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,028 mi
Last recorded88,028 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 OLK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,028 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 88,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,965 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 78,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

section of center brake lights not working

Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,686 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

section of center brake lights not working

Pass 22 May 2017 73,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,741 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,742 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords at time of test.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,607 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 64,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 60,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 60,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,252 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,252 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,652 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 49,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,542 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 27,884 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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W52 OLK is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W52 OLK, 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 W52 OLK registered?

W52 OLK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W52 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W52 OLK shows 24 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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