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W531 BAV

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,605 mi
Last recorded67,605 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 BAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,605 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 67,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,875 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 59,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,163 miles

Battery insecure.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Not all bulbs on hi-level stop lamp work.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight dampness around n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Some corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,659 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,553 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,542 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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W531 BAV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W531 BAV, 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 W531 BAV registered?

W531 BAV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W531 BAV safe to buy?

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