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W358 AJX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,525 mi
Last recorded29,525 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 AJX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,525 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake requirements just met

steering rack leaking oil

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,375 miles

Both front springs corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front C V boot slightly deteriorated

Steering rack slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,813 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 26,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,132 miles

Both rear brakes have slight bind.

Both wiper blades wrong size.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Tyres cracked on sidewall x4

Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,098 miles

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,479 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 13,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 13,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 10,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,472 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,653 miles

slight blow on rear pipe exhaust silencer

Pass 29 Apr 2006 5,497 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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W358 AJX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W358 AJX, 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 W358 AJX registered?

W358 AJX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W358 AJX safe to buy?

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