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W291 AEC

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,018 mi
Last recorded76,018 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 AEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,018 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,018 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,053 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2014 72,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,937 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,937 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 51,745 miles

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

part of centre brake light not working

slight play in the steering

wiper arm worn

Fail 6 May 2010 51,745 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

part of centre brake light not working

slight play in the steering

wiper arm worn

Pass 11 May 2009 39,011 miles

electric cooling fan not cutting in

Fail 11 May 2009 39,011 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

electric cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,617 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 37,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

advise offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,364 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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W291 AEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W291 AEC, 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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W291 AEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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