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W289 PCL

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,772 mi
Last recorded50,772 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 PCL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,772 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill panels weak

wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,772 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill panels weak

wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,717 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front drive shaft gatiors perrised

both rear wheel archres/inner and outer sills weak

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2014 43,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front drive shaft gatiors perrised

both rear wheel archres/inner and outer sills weak

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2013 36,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,736 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 35,736 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,467 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,175 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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W289 PCL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W289 PCL, 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 W289 PCL registered?

W289 PCL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W289 PCL safe to buy?

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