MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,683 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
3rd brake light has lights missing but not more than 50%
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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