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W697 UEO

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,695 mi
Last recorded57,695 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 UEO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,695 miles

rear wheel arches deteriorated

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 31 Mar 2016 57,695 miles

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

rear wheel arches deteriorated

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,335 miles

exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

front exhaust hanger corroded and deatched

general surface corrosion to underbody and components

wipers do not self park

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,268 miles

both outer sills at rear corroding

corrosion developing on rear arches

corrosion on front sub-frame starting

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2014 53,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both outer sills at rear corroding

corrosion developing on rear arches

corrosion on front sub-frame starting

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,357 miles

offside front CV boot deteriorated

radiator in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,435 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 48,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,029 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)

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 UEO is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

W697 UEO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W697 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W697 UEO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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