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W233 RKE

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,591 mi
Last recorded105,591 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 RKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 105,591 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 105,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 103,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,516 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,566 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 83,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 77,732 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 77,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 74,845 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 62,716 miles

centre exhaust corroded & rear exhaust baffles breaking up inside

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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W233 RKE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W233 RKE, 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

How do I check the history of W233 RKE?

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What year was W233 RKE registered?

W233 RKE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W233 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W233 RKE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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