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W697 OCD

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,046 mi
Last recorded113,046 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 OCD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 113,046 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 113,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 110,426 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 110,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 107,703 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 104,942 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 103,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 101,335 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 101,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 97,393 miles

n/s mirror is missing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 91,471 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 88,589 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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W697 OCD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W697 OCD, 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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What year was W697 OCD registered?

W697 OCD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W697 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W697 OCD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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