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W237 SLE

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 SLE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,802 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear axle bushes slight worn

Fail 10 Jun 2013 98,799 miles

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

rear axle bushes slight worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,780 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,113 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 71,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,686 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 65,686 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,972 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 56,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,170 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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W237 SLE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W237 SLE, 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 W237 SLE registered?

W237 SLE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W237 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W237 SLE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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