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W385 SAV

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,179 mi
Last recorded107,179 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 SAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 107,179 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 97,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 97,339 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 95,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 92,725 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 91,579 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 91,579 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 90,171 miles

both rear outer sills and chassis starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2012 88,347 miles

Both rear outer sills and chassis starting to corrode

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

Pass 14 May 2012 88,347 miles

Both rear outer sills and chassis starting to corrode

Pass 18 May 2011 86,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 84,307 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 79,962 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 79,962 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 71,585 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 71,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 63,059 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 53,916 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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W385 SAV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W385 SAV, 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 W385 SAV registered?

W385 SAV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W385 SAV safe to buy?

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