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W285 RWK

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,489 mi
Last recorded85,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 RWK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,489 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r rear section (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

n/s spot light not working

n/s/f abs ring broken

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f abs ring corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 85,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r rear section (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

n/s spot light not working

n/s/f abs ring broken

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f abs ring corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 78,854 miles

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of being run flat

Fail 23 May 2015 78,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of being run flat

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,301 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2013 69,006 miles

front droplinks slight wear

Fail 16 May 2013 69,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front droplinks slight wear

Pass 24 May 2012 65,007 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 65,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 61,781 miles

exhaust corroded n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2011 61,781 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 14 May 2010 58,401 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 58,401 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 55,531 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 55,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 50,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,290 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 46,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 40,796 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge.

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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W285 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W285 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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W285 RWK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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