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W171 WKE

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,531 mi
Last recorded130,531 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 WKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 130,531 miles

Both outer sills slightly rusted

Coolant level low

Exhaust mount rusted and detatched but system still supported

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 130,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both outer sills slightly rusted

Coolant level low

Exhaust mount rusted and detatched but system still supported

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,336 miles

Advise N/S/F inner track rod has play, Advise replacement

Fail 5 Nov 2011 122,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

advise n/s/f inner track rod has play advise replace

Pass 30 Oct 2010 110,354 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 110,078 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,222 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,347 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBERPLATES ARE DETERIORATED

O/S/R lamp full of water, circuit deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2006 73,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 61,955 miles

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

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 WKE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W171 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 W171 WKE registered?

W171 WKE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W171 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W171 WKE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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