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W653 SDC

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,246 mi
Last recorded60,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 SDC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 60,246 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,562 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 57,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,884 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,499 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,499 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 28,551 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,589 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 26,589 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,243 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 24,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,111 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side wiper frayed but clears screen

Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,959 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 17,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W653 SDC is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W653 SDC, 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 W653 SDC registered?

W653 SDC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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