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W598 AOF

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,684 mi
Last recorded49,684 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 AOF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 49,684 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 43,600 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly n/s front tyre uneven wear

Fail 6 May 2014 43,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking badly n/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 May 2013 37,140 miles

both rear tyres walls damaged nocords exposed

Fail 16 May 2013 37,138 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres walls damaged nocords exposed

Pass 18 May 2012 29,835 miles

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

off/s front tyre wearing on edges both rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 13 May 2011 22,159 miles

both rear tyres walls cracking / n/s front tyre uneven wear wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2010 18,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 18,053 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 15,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 11,547 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 11,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 8,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,905 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 7,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W598 AOF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W598 AOF, 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 W598 AOF registered?

W598 AOF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W598 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W598 AOF shows 15 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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