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W166 WKE

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,578 mi
Last recorded39,578 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 WKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,578 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 39,575 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,204 miles

all 4x tyres slightly cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2014 30,204 miles

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

all 4x tyres slightly cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

small dent in nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,539 miles

front exhaust slightly deteriated at flexi joint

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,037 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,904 miles

nearside front mirror glass missing

offside front tyre on 2mm

one bulb in a row of bulbs in centre stop lamp in-op

slight dampness from power steering rack pinion and nearside steering gaiter

Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,307 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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W166 WKE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W166 WKE, 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 W166 WKE registered?

W166 WKE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W166 WKE safe to buy?

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