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W236 PBK

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,859 mi
Last recorded58,859 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 PBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,859 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Slight damage to nearside front indicator lense.

Slight damage to nearside front inner tyre wall

Slight damage to nearside rear inner tyre wall

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Slight damage to nearside front indicator lense.

Slight damage to nearside front inner tyre wall

Slight damage to nearside rear inner tyre wall

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,876 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Slight damage offside front tyre (inner wall)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,549 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,805 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,081 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracking but not showing cords

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracking but not showing cords

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,312 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 42,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,391 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,733 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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W236 PBK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 W236 PBK, 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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W236 PBK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W236 PBK safe to buy?

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