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W139 AEG

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

100,600 mi
Last recorded100,600 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 AEG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

offside power steering rack slight leak.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

offside power steering rack slight leak.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,734 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 68,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,346 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 62,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 58,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,949 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 52,949 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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W139 AEG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 W139 AEG, 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 W139 AEG registered?

W139 AEG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W139 AEG safe to buy?

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