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W408 SLL

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,025 mi
Last recorded96,025 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 SLL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 96,025 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

surface corrosion o/s outer sill

Fail 28 Apr 2021 96,025 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 94,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 91,726 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre inner edge slighty worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs ring broken (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre inner edge slighty worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,498 miles

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

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 14 Feb 2018 87,498 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,498 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,724 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 76,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,175 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,793 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,030 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,219 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 43,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre perished

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,256 miles

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

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 SLL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W408 SLL, 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 SLL registered?

W408 SLL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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