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W147 RRL

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,465 mi
Last recorded83,465 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 RRL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,465 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rust to nearside outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,542 miles

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

child seat fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,542 miles

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

Emissions not tested due too centre exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

child seat fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,743 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,743 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,709 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 77,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,073 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 76,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 74,392 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 74,392 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,319 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 67,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,341 miles

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

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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W147 RRL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W147 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.

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W147 RRL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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