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W537 WUG

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,067 mi
Last recorded114,067 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 WUG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,067 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 113,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,766 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 102,766 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,404 miles

brake fluid level on minimum and front brake pads low

wiper switch worn

Fail 26 Nov 2010 97,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level on minimum and front brake pads low

wiper switch worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

handbrake slightly high

nearside front and rear tyres light cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2009 89,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

handbrake slightly high

nearside front and rear tyres light cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 81,770 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

sounds like nsr brake shoes on metal during brake test

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,870 miles

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

service brake 52% †limited reserve travel on handbrake †o/s/f cv boot weeping slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2006 67,870 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

limited reserve travel on the handbrake

o/s/f cv boot weeping slightly

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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W537 WUG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W537 WUG, 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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W537 WUG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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