MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper blade worn
slight corrosion on both back plate brake pipes
both windscreen wipers smearing
chip outside zone 'a' less than 40mm, windscreen damage
front exhaust flexy blowing slightly
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear tyre cracking
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both windscreen wipers smearing
chip outside zone 'a' less than 40mm, windscreen damage
front exhaust flexy blowing slightly
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear tyre cracking
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Battery insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W552 MET is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W552 MET, 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 W552 MET registered?
W552 MET is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.
Is W552 MET safe to buy?
The MOT history for W552 MET shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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