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W551 ABW

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,260 mi
Last recorded125,260 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 ABW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 125,260 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front tyre wearing low on outer edge and outer side wall cut in various places.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 116,897 miles

handbrake travel is long.

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in outer side wall.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 109,327 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 109,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 97,665 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a screw in

Fail 13 Mar 2008 86,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,863 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,206 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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W551 ABW is a 2000 Rover 25 in White 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 W551 ABW, 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 W551 ABW registered?

W551 ABW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W551 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 ABW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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