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W268 RKE

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,783 mi
Last recorded89,783 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 RKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center stop light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center stop light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,453 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,183 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 77,183 miles

Front Brake valve leaking under bonnet. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,432 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn below 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,432 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn below 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,727 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2014 64,727 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,792 miles

hi level stop light inoperative

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,398 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,326 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2009 72,759 miles

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

NSF tyre slight damage to outer wall

high level brake light not all bulbs working

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,001 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 61,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,230 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to the front number plate

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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W268 RKE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W268 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.

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What year was W268 RKE registered?

W268 RKE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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