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W685 XEC

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

33,361 mi
Last recorded33,361 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 XEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 33,361 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 31,548 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 29,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 28,881 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 27,676 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 27,275 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 26,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake drum has corrosion.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake drum has corrosion.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 26,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake drum has corrosion.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake drum has corrosion.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 26,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,954 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 26,954 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,069 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 26,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall perishing.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,563 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 24,563 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,194 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 24,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 23,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,870 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,150 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 22,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,676 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,042 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 22,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,224 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,241 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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W685 XEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W685 XEC, 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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W685 XEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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