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W278 RWK

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 RWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,753 miles

front drop links worn

o/s/ outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 80,753 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front drop links worn

o/s/ outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,519 miles

front drop links worn

n/s/r outer sill heavy surface corrosion

screen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,908 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 73,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished number plates fayed

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,423 miles

n/s/r tyre perished number plates fayed

Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,755 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edge. n/s/r tyre worn low and perished. front number plate damage

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,002 miles

front number plate slight damage. front discs and pads worn

Pass 29 May 2007 48,420 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W278 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W278 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 W278 RWK registered?

W278 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W278 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 RWK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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