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W544 XAF

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,278 mi
Last recorded101,278 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 XAF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 101,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and Axle mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 100,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 99,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 99,080 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,023 miles

Front exhaust flexi getting weak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,869 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi weak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front exhaust flexi weak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,924 miles

corrosion to front discs

light corrosion to front cross member

light corrosion to front subframe

n/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

speedo ring on n/s driveshaft corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

light corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to front discs

light corrosion to front cross member

o/s/r brake pipe to hose lightly corroded

speedo ring on n/s driveshaft corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,459 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,114 miles

n/s wiper

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,565 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,933 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 74,922 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,071 miles

centre top brakelight multibulb 2 unlit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,945 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 65,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,984 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,024 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 42,024 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,613 miles

front and rear number plate faded

Fail 19 Jul 2006 28,613 miles

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

front and rear number plate faded

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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W544 XAF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W544 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.

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W544 XAF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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