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W589 UTT

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 UTT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,542 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,541 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,886 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 58,008 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 51,308 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,308 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,036 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 41,573 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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W589 UTT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W589 UTT, 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 W589 UTT registered?

W589 UTT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W589 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W589 UTT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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