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W196 RKJ

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,883 mi
Last recorded90,883 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 RKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,883 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 85,950 miles

o/s wiper blade splitting.

Fail 10 May 2012 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade splitting.

Pass 7 May 2011 78,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,252 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,396 miles

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

high level brake lamp[one bulb near side ]inoperative

off side front washer jet[hose under bonnet too jet]leaks fluid onto brake master cylinder cap[ could enter fluid/]??? †near side washer jet hose under bonnet split/leaks.

off side rear tyre treads worn slightly unevenly?????

Pass 25 Apr 2006 47,242 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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W196 RKJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W196 RKJ, 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 W196 RKJ registered?

W196 RKJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W196 RKJ safe to buy?

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