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W198 RFL

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,979 mi
Last recorded105,979 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 RFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,979 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 1 Jul 2015 105,979 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 21 Jun 2014 87,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 87,819 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,227 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 76,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 50,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 46,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,235 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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W198 RFL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W198 RFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W198 RFL registered?

W198 RFL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W198 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 RFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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