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W637 NEF

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,127 mi
Last recorded98,127 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 NEF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,127 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 98,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,888 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 94,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,749 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished in tread area

COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2011 86,749 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished in tread area

COOLANT BOTTLE EMPTY

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,580 miles

child seat unit fitted to offside rear seat belt..

nearside rear brake slightly binding, when turning road wheel by hand..

oil leaks on engine, gearbox..

power steering belt cracked..

Fail 13 Oct 2010 75,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat unit fitted to offside rear seat belt..

nearside rear brake slightly binding, when turning road wheel by hand..

oil leaks on engine, gearbox..

power steering belt cracked..

Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,017 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 63,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight deterioration of rear number plate.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,340 miles

Slight deterioration of rear number plate.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,891 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 56,891 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,575 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 50,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,265 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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W637 NEF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W637 NEF, 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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W637 NEF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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