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W281 UKK

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,910 mi
Last recorded78,910 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 UKK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,910 miles

Exhaust corroded throughout

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

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

Offside Track rod has slight play at inner joint

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 78,910 miles

Exhaust corroded throughout

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod has slight play at inner joint

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 68,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012

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

slight bind n/s rear brake

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,428 miles

slight play in o/s track rod

Fail 1 Sep 2011 60,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,495 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 48,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,398 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,789 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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W281 UKK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W281 UKK, 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 W281 UKK registered?

W281 UKK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W281 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 UKK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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