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W131 RRL

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,926 mi
Last recorded129,926 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 RRL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 129,926 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 125,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,258 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 111,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 102,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,734 miles

both front cv gaitors heavily craked

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2008 84,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front cv gaitors heavily craked

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 66,064 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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W131 RRL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W131 RRL, 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

How do I check the history of W131 RRL?

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What year was W131 RRL registered?

W131 RRL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W131 RRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 RRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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