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W247 XOG

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,772 mi
Last recorded64,772 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 XOG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,772 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,883 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,422 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,027 miles

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

small cut in nearside front tyre but cords not exposed

Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

small cut in nearside front tyre but cords not exposed

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,718 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 39,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 35,476 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both head lamp aims are on maximum high level

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,476 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both head lamp aims are on maximum high level

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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W247 XOG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold 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 W247 XOG, 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 W247 XOG registered?

W247 XOG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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