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W158 WKH

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,190 mi
Last recorded90,190 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 WKH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,190 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Obligatory mirror missing interior (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to backplate (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to backplate (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,151 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Seepage from steering rack.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 88,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Seepage from steering rack.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,161 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four coil springs corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,313 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,699 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 73,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from engine.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,766 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight seapage from power steering system.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 63,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2011 63,091 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Sills and inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Sills and inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,829 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 40,777 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 40,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 40,477 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W158 WKH is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W158 WKH, 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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W158 WKH is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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