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W153 RLF

2000 Rover 25

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,888 mi
Last recorded78,888 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 RLF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,888 miles

OSF TYRE ON 2MM AND SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,533 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,483 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 55,410 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 55,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wimdscreen wiper switch broken

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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W153 RLF is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W153 RLF, 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 W153 RLF?

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What year was W153 RLF registered?

W153 RLF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W153 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 RLF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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