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W197 PWK

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,343 mi
Last recorded59,343 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 PWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,343 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed interior handle operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box , repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

wipers poor

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2019 49,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,592 miles

both outer c.v joints have slight noise

both outer sills rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,404 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear outer sills rusty

centre brake light has 2 out of 5 bulbs not working

front flexi pipe poor condition

n/s/r tyre heavy cracking

o/s/f arch rusty

o/s/f tyre heavy cracking and wearing on edges

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2017 38,404 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear outer sills rusty

centre brake light has 2 out of 5 bulbs not working

front flexi pipe poor condition

n/s/r tyre heavy cracking

o/s/f arch rusty

o/s/f tyre heavy cracking and wearing on edges

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,105 miles

rear sill to arches rusty

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

n/s/r tyre has heavy cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,105 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust very rusty

n/s/r tyre has heavy cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear sill to arches rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,099 miles

part of hi level stop inop., o.s.r. tyre cracked, exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,172 miles

o.s.r. tyre perished, exh. corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,107 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,436 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,008 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,834 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,097 miles

1 unit inop in high level stop lamp ,damp around n/s steering rack gaitor , n/ headlamp beam image not very clear , surface corosion throughout exhaust

Fail 20 Apr 2007 25,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,935 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,342 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 24,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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W197 PWK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W197 PWK, 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 W197 PWK registered?

W197 PWK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W197 PWK safe to buy?

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