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W443 SFM

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,859 mi
Last recorded61,859 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 SFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 61,859 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 61,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in side wall showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 58,122 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 58,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 53,573 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 51,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 51,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 50,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,100 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 43,577 miles

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

N/S rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 21 May 2009 43,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2008 40,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,897 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 36,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 34,127 miles

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

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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W443 SFM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey 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 W443 SFM, 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 W443 SFM registered?

W443 SFM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W443 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W443 SFM 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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