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W226 RFL

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,604 mi
Last recorded56,604 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 RFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,604 miles

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 28 Jun 2012 56,593 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,282 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,285 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,116 miles

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat back will not tilt forward

gear box exssesivly noisey

Fail 5 Aug 2009 40,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat back will not tilt forward

gear box exssesivly noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,441 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 34,420 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,188 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 31,188 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/r light lense cracked/repaired †slight bind to n/s/f foot brake †damage to alloy rims

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 22,196 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 22,196 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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W226 RFL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W226 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.

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What year was W226 RFL registered?

W226 RFL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W226 RFL safe to buy?

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