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W171 RLF

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,848 mi
Last recorded98,848 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RLF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,848 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken but system still remains secure

Radiator deterioated

Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,838 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust front pipe bracket broken but system still remains secure

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

Radiator deterioated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,671 miles

rear section of exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,410 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 56,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,362 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front brake pads low

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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W171 RLF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W171 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.

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What year was W171 RLF registered?

W171 RLF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W171 RLF safe to buy?

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