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W422 XAF

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,685 mi
Last recorded56,685 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 XAF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,685 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,206 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,206 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 49,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 45,827 miles

front seats do not tilt forward for rear access

Fail 1 Feb 2013 45,827 miles

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

front seats do not tilt forward for rear access

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,727 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,882 miles

front seats hard to tilt forward to check rear belt anchorages

Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,715 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 34,715 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,513 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,186 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,186 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,034 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,009 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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W422 XAF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W422 XAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W422 XAF registered?

W422 XAF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W422 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W422 XAF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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