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W265 XOG

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,536 mi
Last recorded84,536 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 XOG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,536 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 84,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 77,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 62,944 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 62,757 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 May 2011 62,757 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,171 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 62,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,477 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 61,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,069 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,065 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/r/ door cannot be open inside or outside

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,420 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 51,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front brake discs worn

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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W265 XOG is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W265 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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W265 XOG is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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