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W457 SPD

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,546 mi
Last recorded103,546 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 SPD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,546 miles

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

misting of oil aroung Gearbox

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,588 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,631 miles

nearside front Tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Fail 16 Feb 2012 95,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front Tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Feb 2011 92,802 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,548 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs and pads worn low

slight play in steering arm rod inner fixing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,813 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

n/s/f cv boot perished

Fail 18 Feb 2008 80,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

One segment on center stop light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2008 80,604 miles

One segment on center stop light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,683 miles

center stop light one bulb out

n/s/f hazard light intermitant fault

n/s/r tyre approaching legal tread limit

o/s/f tyre outer wall marked

Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,352 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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W457 SPD is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W457 SPD, 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 W457 SPD registered?

W457 SPD is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W457 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W457 SPD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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