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W548 DOA

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 DOA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 113,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 110,760 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp broken

nearside front tyre worn very low on the outer tread area

Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

nearside front fog lamp broken

offside front wiper blade slightly split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Feb 2009 108,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

nearside front fog lamp broken

offside front wiper blade slightly split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 106,832 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 106,832 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 98,398 miles

both front drive shaft oil seals leaking

front lower grill adrift

Fail 20 Feb 2007 98,398 miles

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

both gearbox drive shaft oil seals leaking

front lower grill adrift

Pass 23 Jan 2006 82,383 miles

n/s/front fog lamp lens cracked

o/s/front fog lamp inoperative

rear wiper sitting incorrectly

Fail 23 Jan 2006 82,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/front fog lamp lens cracked

o/s/front fog lamp inoperative

rear wiper sitting incorrectly

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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W548 DOA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W548 DOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W548 DOA registered?

W548 DOA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W548 DOA safe to buy?

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