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W544 OCL

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,808 mi
Last recorded50,808 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 OCL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,245 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 44,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing bottom joint lock nut split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing bottom joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release catch missing / under seat (5.2.5a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear backwards directional (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 40,379 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 40,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,525 miles

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

Offside 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 14 Oct 2011 22,884 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,910 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,598 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 18,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking o/s/r tyre perished and surface cut to outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,622 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear screen washer not working

Fail 24 Sep 2007 17,622 miles

rear screen washer not working

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,214 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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W544 OCL is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W544 OCL, 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 W544 OCL registered?

W544 OCL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W544 OCL safe to buy?

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