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W217 PWK

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,991 mi
Last recorded67,991 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 PWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 67,991 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 67,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 57,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,739 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 53,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,124 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 48,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 40,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,852 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,351 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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W217 PWK is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W217 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 W217 PWK registered?

W217 PWK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W217 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W217 PWK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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