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W157 XOC

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

25,011 mi
Last recorded25,011 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 XOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 25,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 20,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 18,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 18,261 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 18,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 17,815 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/R & O/S/R wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 17,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

N/S/R & O/S/R wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 17,421 miles

both rear sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 17,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 16,740 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 16,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 16,273 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 15,825 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 15,825 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 15,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 15,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,750 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2012 14,399 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,831 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 13,135 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 13,135 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 12,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,988 miles

offisde front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Jan 2008 10,988 miles

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

offisde front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,519 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 8,701 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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W157 XOC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W157 XOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W157 XOC registered?

W157 XOC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W157 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 XOC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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