MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres are perrishing
nearside front headlamp loose
nearside headlamp dip beam pattern poor
offside and nearside driveshaft outer boots are cracking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres are perrishing
nearside front headlamp loose
nearside headlamp dip beam pattern poor
offside and nearside driveshaft outer boots are cracking
both cv gaiters perished
both front tyres perished
rear exhaust rusty
rear tyres slight wear on edges 175/65/14h
slight play n/s lower ball joint
slight tear o/s wiper
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust rusty
both cv gaiters perished
both front tyres perished
o/s/f brake disc very poor condition
rear tyres slight wear on edges 175/65/14h
slight play n/s lower ball joint
slight tear o/s wiper
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
noisy cv joints
temp repair to o/s/f mirror
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
noisy cv joints
temp repair to o/s/f mirror
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W159 XAH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 W159 XAH, 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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How do I check the history of W159 XAH?
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What year was W159 XAH registered?
W159 XAH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.
Is W159 XAH safe to buy?
The MOT history for W159 XAH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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