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W59 OEU

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,817 mi
Last recorded101,817 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 OEU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 101,817 miles

advise centre stop lamp

Fail 11 May 2013 101,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise centre stop lamp

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,902 miles

slight cracking rear tyres

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

engine bay brace bar corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

engine bay brace bar corroded

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,206 miles

1x hi level brake light bulb inop

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,206 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1x hi level brake light bulb inop

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,034 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front wiper blades split

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 54,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,282 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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W59 OEU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W59 OEU, 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 W59 OEU registered?

W59 OEU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W59 OEU safe to buy?

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