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W259 RWK

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,260 mi
Last recorded56,260 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 RWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 56,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 18 May 2016 54,525 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Pass 15 May 2015 52,736 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 52,736 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 50,574 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 50,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both door mirror casings damaged , o/s/r tyre slightly perished , n/s/r brake binding slightly , o/s/f lower balljoint gaiter split , slight damage to n/s/r

Pass 20 May 2013 47,575 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 47,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 May 2012 44,039 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 39,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,377 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2009 31,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,362 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2007 25,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,042 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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W259 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 W259 RWK, 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 W259 RWK registered?

W259 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W259 RWK safe to buy?

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