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W656 XVA

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,194 mi
Last recorded104,194 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 XVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 104,194 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 104,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,985 miles

nearside rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,337 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 90,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,042 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 83,012 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox slight leak

Fail 14 Oct 2008 77,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,997 miles

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,341 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight inbalance of front & rear brakes

surface cracks & perish marks in rear tyre walls

Fail 1 Dec 2006 63,341 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight inbalance of front & rear brakes

surface cracks & perish marks in rear tyre walls

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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W656 XVA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W656 XVA, 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 W656 XVA registered?

W656 XVA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2000.

Is W656 XVA safe to buy?

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