2000 Rover 25 · 1,626 MOT tests
2000 Rover 25 reliability
2000 Rover 25s fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 25 years (1,626 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%)
- 38.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 61,403
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,626
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 12.2% of tests fail here (59% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Rover 25
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.3%
- Brakes12.4%
- Body, chassis and structure12.2%
- Suspension7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Tyres4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.43%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.94%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 3.2%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 2.83%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.55%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.66%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.1%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (6.7%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.15%)
Is a 2000 Rover 25 reliable?
2000 Rover 25s fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 25 years (1,626 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Rover 25 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.6% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.43% of tests), position lamp not working (3.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Rover 25 have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Rover 25 shows 61,403 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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