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W228 CTW

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,682 mi
Last recorded94,682 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 CTW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,682 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,672 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,690 miles

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 83,380 miles

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

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

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

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

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 78,250 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 78,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 74,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,780 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 70,983 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,983 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,412 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 67,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 63,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,151 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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W228 CTW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W228 CTW, 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 W228 CTW registered?

W228 CTW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W228 CTW safe to buy?

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