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W693 XVA

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,802 mi
Last recorded152,802 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 XVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 152,802 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 149,575 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 149,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 4 May 2019 141,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 136,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,866 miles

Engine has minor oil and water leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 120,038 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)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 120,038 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 109,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 97,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,214 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,987 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 65,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 59,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,435 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,435 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside rear park brake very low

Power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,097 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 46,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,354 miles

n/s sill damage

not all higher level stop lights working

oil leaks

parking brake lever comes up high

power steering belt slightly deteriorated

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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W693 XVA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W693 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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W693 XVA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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