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W266 XOC

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 XOC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 82,031 miles

Nearside rear light cluster has slight damage, repaired with lens tape.

Pass 8 May 2012 77,012 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 77,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear lens damaged but servicable

Pass 12 May 2011 72,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 66,991 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 66,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 61,111 miles

front No. plate dirty

Fail 2 May 2009 61,111 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front No. plate dirty

Fail 27 Feb 2009 61,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 61,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front No. plate craked

Pass 10 Nov 2007 46,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,993 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 41,993 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W266 XOC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W266 XOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W266 XOC registered?

W266 XOC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W266 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W266 XOC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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