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W164 RWK

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 RWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,374 miles

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

excess travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Jan 2012 97,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

excess travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,611 miles

excess handbrake travel

slight leak from exhaust centre and rear pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2010 90,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 86,301 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 86,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 82,096 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre starting to perrish

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 82,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

O/S/R tyre starting to perrish

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 72,093 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 62,225 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center brake light middle bulb inoperative

offside front outer cv boot damp at outer clamp

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,225 miles

center brake light middle bulb inoperative

offside front outer cv boot damp at outer clamp

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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W164 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W164 RWK, 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 W164 RWK registered?

W164 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W164 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W164 RWK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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