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W558 XOT

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,544 mi
Last recorded51,544 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 XOT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre,has cut in outer sidewall and tread is worn smooth on both edges.

Offside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on both edges.

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 51,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake is slightly slower to increase in performance than offside front.

Nearside front tyre,has cut in outer sidewall and tread is worn smooth on both edges.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on both edges.

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,240 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 38,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,253 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,519 miles

one high level brake light inop

Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,412 miles

all tyres at 3mm.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,412 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,531 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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W558 XOT is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W558 XOT, 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 W558 XOT registered?

W558 XOT is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W558 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W558 XOT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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