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W137 RPO

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,020 mi
Last recorded83,020 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 RPO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,020 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside front tyre WORN TO LIMIT

Slight windscreen damage

front brake pads worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 83,018 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside front tyre WORN TO LIMIT

Slight windscreen damage

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,271 miles

Offside front body damage

Fail 27 Mar 2010 76,271 miles

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

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

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Offside front body damage

Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,891 miles

Body damage nearside front quarter

Both front outer CV gaiters heavily perished

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight increase/ decrease rear braqkes

stonechip in centre windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2008 63,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight increase/ decrease rear braqkes

stonechip in centre windscreen

wet day

Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,222 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 119,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 119,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 48,688 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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W137 RPO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W137 RPO, 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 W137 RPO registered?

W137 RPO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W137 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W137 RPO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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