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W557 APU

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 APU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,927 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 51,892 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,824 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,794 miles

Offside Front Brake rubbing slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 51,576 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 51,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,389 miles

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2015 51,389 miles

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

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,908 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 50,908 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 42,914 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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W557 APU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W557 APU, 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 W557 APU registered?

W557 APU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W557 APU safe to buy?

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