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W642 PAB

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,410 mi
Last recorded95,410 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 PAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,410 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,243 miles

Both Front Outer Drive Shaft Gaiters Perishing

Fuel Tank Pipes Corroded.

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

O/S/F Bottom Ball Joint Securing Nut Corroded.

Unable To Gain Access To Tail-Gate.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 83,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both Front Outer Drive Shaft Gaiters Perishing

Fuel Tank Pipes Corroded.

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

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

O/S/F Bottom Ball Joint Securing Nut Corroded.

Unable To Gain Access To Tail-Gate.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 79,636 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 79,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,590 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,555 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 68,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,022 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 60,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 52,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,168 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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W642 PAB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W642 PAB, 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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W642 PAB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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