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W63 AEC

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,867 mi
Last recorded89,867 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 AEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2017 89,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,855 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 85,853 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,366 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,661 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,638 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,054 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 56,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,876 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,176 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,063 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 36,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,411 miles

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

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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W63 AEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W63 AEC, 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 W63 AEC registered?

W63 AEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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