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W657 WDL

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,631 mi
Last recorded100,631 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 WDL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,631 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% only 50% working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front (tyres) perished

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer/inner sills corroded with in rear sup/seat belts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear perished

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 100,631 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% only 50% working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front (tyres) perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect remove and refit bulb rear test aim adjust ok (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer/inner sills corroded with in rear sup/seat belts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear perished

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens missing, but tell tale is amber in colour

Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens missing, but tell tale is amber in colour

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on both inner & outer sills

Fail 2 Apr 2014 88,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on both inner & outer sills

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 86,021 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake flexi hose damaged slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,755 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,104 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

part of centre rear stop light inop

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2011 83,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front & rear wiper blades in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

part of centre rear stop light inop

Fail 25 Mar 2010 80,408 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 71,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyers worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,164 miles

both front tyers worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,642 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,642 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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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W657 WDL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W657 WDL, 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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W657 WDL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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