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W61 OEL

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,042 mi
Last recorded42,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 OEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,042 miles

nearside door and sill damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2014 42,042 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door and sill damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 39,304 miles

near side outer sill damaged + distorted

off side outer sill damage

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,701 miles

Slight damage off side outer sill

damage & distorted near side outer sill.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 36,701 miles

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

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

Slight damage off side outer sill

damage & distorted near side outer sill.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,458 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 31,458 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2009 28,550 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,803 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 24,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,600 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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W61 OEL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W61 OEL, 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 W61 OEL registered?

W61 OEL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W61 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W61 OEL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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