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W221 PWK

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,301 mi
Last recorded91,301 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 PWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 91,301 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 85,460 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 85,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2014 82,277 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 May 2014 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,746 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 79,746 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)

Pass 14 May 2012 71,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 67,799 miles

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

front discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 65,507 miles

offside front brake performance higher than nearside front

Fail 13 May 2010 65,507 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake performance higher than nearside front

Pass 14 May 2009 64,656 miles

1 wheel cover missing

bodywork has scratches

both rear tyres has cracks

oil leak around gearbox housing

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2009 64,656 miles

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

both rear tyres has cracks

emission retest after repairs

oil leak around gearbox housing

1 wheel cover missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bodywork has scratches

Pass 15 May 2008 62,790 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 60,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2007 60,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 58,069 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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W221 PWK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W221 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 W221 PWK registered?

W221 PWK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W221 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 PWK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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