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W479 AOE

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 AOE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,788 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

oil weep from gearbox

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,033 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 52,990 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 41,519 miles

Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

tyre worn outer edge n/s/f

Fail 24 Mar 2007 41,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyre worn outer edge n/s/f

Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,593 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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W479 AOE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W479 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 W479 AOE registered?

W479 AOE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W479 AOE safe to buy?

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