2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Rover 25 MOT pass rate and common faults

373 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 373 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.1%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Brakes20.1%
  3. Body & chassis12.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  5. Suspension8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Rover 25?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2000 Rover 25 cars passed their MOT first time, across 373 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Rover 25?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Rover 25 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).