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W551 XAF

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 XAF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 92,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded on lower spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2022 92,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked on inner sidewall to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded on lower spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 97,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 84,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2020 84,680 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 81,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flex connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flex connection (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 81,012 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed in 2 places (chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flex connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flex connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edges

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 79,975 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering X member holed in 4 places (chalked) (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill area (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,991 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member holed (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,711 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 69,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,804 miles

Both front outer cv boots parished.

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,474 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front outer cv boots parished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,921 miles

Both front wiper split

Both rear tyre cracking

Front exhaust flexy mesh broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild lose

Rear exhaust mount off, exhaust still secure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,752 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front wiper split

Both rear tyre cracking

Front exhaust flexy mesh broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild lose

Rear exhaust mount off, exhaust still secure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,104 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,117 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 XAF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W551 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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W551 XAF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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