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W553 RAX

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,074 mi
Last recorded56,074 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 RAX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,074 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside fornt tye wearing on edge

nearside front wheel damaged

offside fornt tyre close to legal limit

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,074 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in various places

nearside fornt tye wearing on edge

nearside front wheel damaged

offside fornt tyre close to legal limit

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,504 miles

High level brake light has 1 x led out

Offside front tyre getting low

Steering rack damp

Fail 21 Feb 2013 53,504 miles

High level brake light has 1 x led out

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre getting low

Steering rack damp

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,371 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,455 miles

Front No plate deteriorating slightly

Front brake pads getting low

Near and offside c.v.gaitors cracking slightly

One bulb in the high level brake light unit not working

Power steering pump drive belt cracking slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,868 miles

Front No plate slightly deteriorating

Power steering pump drive belt cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2010 46,868 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front No plate slightly deteriorating

Power steering pump drive belt cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,415 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front No plate deteriorating

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Nearside rear tyre sill wall cracking

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

One bulb not working in the high level brake light unit

Power steering pump drive belt deteriorating (cracking)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front No plate deteriorating

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sill wall cracking

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

One bulb not working in the high level brake light unit

Power steering pump drive belt deteriorating (cracking)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,979 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,450 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

slight movement in offside steering rack arm

Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,352 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 35,352 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

small dirt mark on front No plate

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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W553 RAX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W553 RAX, 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 W553 RAX registered?

W553 RAX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W553 RAX safe to buy?

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