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W288 ACX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,984 mi
Last recorded78,984 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 ACX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2013 78,984 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,984 miles

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

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

crosin fual brake pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2012 73,020 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 73,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,193 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 68,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,238 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Mar 2009 63,120 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,343 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,263 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 51,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,423 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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W288 ACX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue 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 W288 ACX, 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 W288 ACX registered?

W288 ACX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W288 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W288 ACX 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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