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W163 RLF

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,284 mi
Last recorded64,284 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 RLF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,284 miles

both front outer c.v boots starting to crack.

exhaust front mount broken.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,570 miles

power steering drive belt in poor condition.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,187 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls in poor condition.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,219 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre side walls in poor condition.

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,978 miles

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

both front tyres 2.5mm

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 1 Dec 2011 56,977 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres 2.5mm

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,205 miles

cut in n.s.f tyre side wall.

n.s.r tyre side wall in poor condition.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,557 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 48,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,315 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 26,462 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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W163 RLF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W163 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

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What year was W163 RLF registered?

W163 RLF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W163 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W163 RLF shows 12 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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