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W647 PAB

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,445 mi
Last recorded93,445 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW647 PAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,445 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 93,219 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1e)

Body has slight corrosion all 4 wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,226 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 89,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside outer sills and all 4 wheel arches are corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/inner arch/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside outer sills and all 4 wheel arches are corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 wheel arches are corroded

n/s sill is corroded but not exessive

Fail 28 Jan 2015 80,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 wheel arches are corroded

n/s sill is corroded but not exessive

Pass 29 Jan 2014 7,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,817 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,185 miles

both sides front outter c,v boots cracking with age

Fail 30 Jan 2013 71,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

both sides front outter c,v boots cracking with age

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,617 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,083 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,427 miles

exhaust back section heavily coroded but seecure and not blowing at test time

Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust back section heavily coroded but seecure and not blowing at test time

Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 51,199 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,691 miles

Body Damage On N/S/F Wing.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 45,691 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Body Damage On N/S/F Wing.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,730 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,125 miles

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

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

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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W647 PAB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W647 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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W647 PAB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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