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W167 XOO

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 XOO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,761 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Opens from inside and out but will not open fully

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Fail 9 Jul 2018 99,731 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust by flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible out of alignment, and under strain

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge, close to legal limit

Nearside Rear door, opens from inside and outside, but will not open fully.

Offside Rear tyre ageing

Fail 9 Jul 2018 99,731 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door, opens from inside and outside, but will not open fully.

Pass 24 May 2017 96,156 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of ageing

Fail 22 May 2017 96,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Small end torn off, may not be able to be re-secured (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of ageing

Pass 11 May 2016 92,498 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,054 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2014 83,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 79,490 miles

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)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 8 May 2013 79,485 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 25 May 2012 72,912 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 72,912 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 69,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 65,728 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 65,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2009 60,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,480 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 56,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 52,816 miles

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

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.

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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W167 XOO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W167 XOO, 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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W167 XOO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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