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W663 PAB

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,686 mi
Last recorded45,686 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW663 PAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,686 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres splitting and perishing recommend changing

exhaust deteriorating at front

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,300 miles

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

both rear tyres perising

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,223 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 2 Mar 2011 39,212 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,454 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 35,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,988 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 31,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,470 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 22,664 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,664 miles

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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W663 PAB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W663 PAB, 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 W663 PAB registered?

W663 PAB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W663 PAB safe to buy?

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