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W401 SAS

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,554 mi
Last recorded99,554 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 SAS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,554 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 99,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,277 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust section support bracket broken.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,289 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,289 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,303 miles

Nearside head light provides no pattern

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Slight PAS leak from offside front

Fail 16 Sep 2010 86,291 miles

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

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

Nearside head light provides no pattern

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Slight PAS leak from offside front

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,463 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 76,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 73,850 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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W401 SAS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W401 SAS, 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 W401 SAS registered?

W401 SAS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W401 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 SAS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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