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W61 RRH

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

84,974 mi
Last recorded84,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 RRH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake back plates corroded , nearside steering rack damp with fluid

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and all suspension components

marks in nearside front seat belt webbing

most brake pipes surface corrosion , nearside drive shaft speed ring broken

some fluctuation and imbalance in front brakes

Fail 8 Jul 2016 84,973 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at lower arm mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at lower arm mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake back plates corroded , nearside steering rack damp with fluid

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas and all suspension components

marks in nearside front seat belt webbing

most brake pipes surface corrosion , nearside drive shaft speed ring broken

some fluctuation and imbalance in front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,063 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas most brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside front outer c v boot split

nearside sped reluctor ring broken

power steering rack boot damp

Fail 1 Jul 2015 81,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion in prescribed areas most brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside front outer c v boot split

nearside sped reluctor ring broken

power steering rack boot damp

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,972 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas

most brake pipes showing rust

nearside font outer c v boot perishing securing tie perishing

nearside rear tyre wall cracking rubber damage

Fail 1 Jul 2014 76,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in prescribed areas

most brake pipes showing rust

nearside font outer c v boot perishing securing tie perishing

nearside rear tyre wall cracking rubber damage

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,924 miles

corrosion in preasribed areas

most brake pipes showing rust

offside front c v boot perishing

offside front seat belt webbing fraying

outer sills corroding

radiator leaking

steering rack boot damp

water pump area leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,173 miles

Front coil springs surface corrosion

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

Nearside cv joint speed sencing ring broken

Nearside power steering rack damp at rack gaiter

Nearside/offside front seat belts marks in webbing,slight fray offside front seat belt

Surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,173 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front coil springs surface corrosion

Most brake pipes surface corrosion

Nearside cv joint speed sencing ring broken

Nearside power steering rack damp at rack gaiter

Nearside/offside front seat belts marks in webbing,slight fray offside front seat belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Windscreen wiper arms loose/insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,703 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion. dampness steering rack gaitor.

front seat belts marks in webbing. offside front fraying. high level stop light inoprotive corrosion in prescribed areas. subframes corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,703 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes showing corrosion. dampness steering rack gaitor.

front seat belts marks in webbing. offside front fraying. high level stop light inoprotive corrosion in prescribed areas. subframes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside power steering rack damp with fluid

Nearside/offside rear brake pipes to cylinders surface corrosion (cleaned & greased)

Surface corrosion nearside/offside rear floors/chassis and offside rear arch/sill end

Fail 23 Jun 2010 62,176 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside power steering rack damp with fluid

Nearside/offside rear brake pipes to cylinders surface corrosion (cleaned & greased)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion nearside/offside rear floors/chassis and offside rear arch/sill end

Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,959 miles

idle speed fluctuating. exhaust heavily corroded brake pipes showing corrosion slight dampness steering rack gaitor

slight dampness offside rear shockabsorber. nearside rear tyre nailed. front c.v boots cracking. front brakes show a brake imbalance close to limit

Fail 15 Jun 2009 59,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

idle speed fluctuating. exhaust heavily corroded brake pipes showing corrosion slight dampness steering rack gaitor

slight dampness offside rear shockabsorber. nearside rear tyre nailed. front c.v boots cracking. front brakes show a brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,766 miles

power steering belt perishing. brake pipes showing corrosion. front brakes show a brake imbalance.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 56,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering belt perishing. brake pipes showing corrosion. front brakes show a brake imbalance.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,173 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 52,173 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 May 2007 51,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 51,781 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise o/s/r bumper protruding

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,779 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 36,707 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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W61 RRH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 RRH, 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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W61 RRH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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