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W266 RTR

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 RTR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,006 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,598 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 77,596 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,527 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both wiper blades split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,479 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,973 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

dampness noted around nearside steering rack gaitor

Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

dampness noted around nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,583 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,214 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,136 miles

fort and rear number plates deterioaeting

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,436 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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W266 RTR is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W266 RTR, 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 W266 RTR registered?

W266 RTR is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W266 RTR safe to buy?

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