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W274 RWK

2000 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,335 mi
Last recorded110,335 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 RWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,335 miles

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

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

diffrent size tyres fitted front to rear

engine manegement light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 101,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,264 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 95,541 miles

battery insecure

diesel pump timing belt cover missing

offside rear tyre pressure low

part of centre stop lamp not working

rear brake imbalance high

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,780 miles

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

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

nearside inner cv boot insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,780 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)

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

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

nearside inner cv boot insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,833 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 86,833 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,233 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine drive belt cracked

engine oil low level

registration plates poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2007 77,789 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 77,789 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine drive belt cracked

front tyres low on edges of tread

n/s washer jets poor operation

Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,844 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 70,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W274 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 W274 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.

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What year was W274 RWK registered?

W274 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W274 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W274 RWK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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