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W587 RNM

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,278 mi
Last recorded110,278 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW587 RNM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 110,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield by rear silencer insecure

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2018 110,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield by rear silencer insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,807 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,378 miles

Front Exhaust bracket needs welding on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

all wiper blades spit and in poor condition

engine stabilizer bar bush soft

front flexible exhaust section deteriorated and needs renewing

Fail 8 Dec 2016 97,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating hi level (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust bracket needs welding on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

all wiper blades spit and in poor condition

engine stabilizer bar bush soft

front flexible exhaust section deteriorated and needs renewing

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,259 miles

Front flexy exhaust joint deteriorating

Offside Front wiper blade split

engine oil leak from offside of engine

handbrake travel needs adjustment

Fail 8 Dec 2015 91,259 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low height adjuster has fallen out of position (1.8)

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

Front flexy exhaust joint deteriorating

Offside Front wiper blade split

engine oil leak from offside of engine

handbrake travel needs adjustment

Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,234 miles

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating and blowing

Fail 10 Dec 2014 85,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,801 miles

abs ring cracked offside front

Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

hand brake needs adjustment

service brake needs adjustment

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,663 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 73,432 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Brake Discs pitted

Pass 23 May 2011 63,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr brake binding on slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,690 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,364 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2008 49,668 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,496 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,324 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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W587 RNM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W587 RNM, 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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W587 RNM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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