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W705 AEC

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 AEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,052 miles

Both front tyres worn to the limit

Both rear tyres worn perished and cracking

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jun 2014 80,052 miles

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

Both front tyres worn to the limit

Both rear tyres worn perished and cracking

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,961 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 58,543 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,626 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 45,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,628 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 34,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,215 miles

n/s/f wing loose {bolt missing}

Fail 14 Mar 2006 26,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wing loose {bolt missing}

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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W705 AEC is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W705 AEC, 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 W705 AEC registered?

W705 AEC is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W705 AEC safe to buy?

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