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W571 ABW

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 ABW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,399 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack end. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 73,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack end. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,456 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 63,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 54,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Box corroded. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,725 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 44,500 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 44,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 44,106 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,538 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,707 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,620 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 41,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 36,578 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,355 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,159 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,838 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,679 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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W571 ABW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W571 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 W571 ABW registered?

W571 ABW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W571 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W571 ABW shows 27 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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