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W219 RRU

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

55,834 mi
Last recorded55,834 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 RRU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,155 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 53,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 49,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,465 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,335 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,957 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 44,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,066 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,028 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

tail box exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 39,963 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,739 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,556 miles

nearside front indicator side rapeator tempary repaired

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,179 miles

crack n/s/r lamp lens

slight oil mist around n/s/f steering rack boot

Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,797 miles

catalist operation not to useual expected results

Fail 5 Dec 2005 21,297 miles

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)

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

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

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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W219 RRU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W219 RRU, 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 W219 RRU registered?

W219 RRU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W219 RRU safe to buy?

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