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W253 AHD

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,073 mi
Last recorded99,073 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 AHD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres signs of wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre signs of deterioration

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,612 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre signs of cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,883 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

coolant level on minimum

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,857 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 85,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,034 miles

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

rear number plate signs of deterioration

Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,060 miles

front outer cv boots signs of cracking

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,973 miles

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

front outer cv boots signs of cracking

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,367 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 60,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 52,191 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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W253 AHD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W253 AHD, 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 W253 AHD registered?

W253 AHD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W253 AHD safe to buy?

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