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W241 WKE

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,961 mi
Last recorded74,961 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 WKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 74,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,518 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 66,227 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 66,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust in poor condition

fuel and brake pipes starting to corode

nsr tyre starting to perish

os wing mirror loose

osf tyre low on edges

osr wheel arch starting to rust

Fail 23 May 2013 59,401 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers split

fuel and brake pipes starting to rust

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

nsr tyre perishing

os mirror loose

osf tyre low on edges

osr wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,357 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 53,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,423 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,444 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,279 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 3 Jan 2008 32,279 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,955 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 27,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,772 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 22,772 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W241 WKE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W241 WKE, 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 W241 WKE registered?

W241 WKE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W241 WKE safe to buy?

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