MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
battery insecure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
battery insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Negative battery terminal not on correctly!
Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
neasside rear tyre is 2mm, & starting to perish
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W653 SWP is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W653 SWP, 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 SWP registered?
W653 SWP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W653 SWP safe to buy?
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