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W418 AOE

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,342 mi
Last recorded62,342 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 AOE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 60,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,664 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 59,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,594 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 57,554 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,344 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 56,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,265 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,249 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,259 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 54,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 53,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 51,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,693 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 49,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,435 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 41,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 32,316 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 32,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 25,290 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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W418 AOE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W418 AOE, 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 W418 AOE registered?

W418 AOE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W418 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W418 AOE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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