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W278 UKE

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 UKE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Fail 13 Oct 2015 82,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,153 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,171 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,064 miles

3rd brake light has lights missing but not more than 50%

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,221 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 40,221 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust cracked and blowing slightly

slight power steering fluid leak at nearside front steering rack gaiter(requires new clip)

small hole in middle exhaust

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,985 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre valve starting to split

slight power steering fluid leak from nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,915 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 32,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2005 11,506 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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W278 UKE 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 W278 UKE, 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 W278 UKE registered?

W278 UKE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is W278 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 UKE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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