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W408 AEC

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,541 mi
Last recorded42,541 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 AEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,541 miles

centre & rear exhaust system corroded

n/s/f cv boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,724 miles

backbox corroding

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,897 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front outer cv boot perished but not split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,028 miles

1 of 6 bulbs in high level stop lamp inoperative

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 40,028 miles

1 of 6 bulbs in high level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,012 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,067 miles

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

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

slight oil leak gearbox area

Fail 4 Jan 2008 36,067 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,298 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 34,298 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W408 AEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W408 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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What year was W408 AEC registered?

W408 AEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W408 AEC safe to buy?

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