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W298 UKK

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,307 mi
Last recorded136,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 UKK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 136,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 132,945 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 131,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 129,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 123,500 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 12,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 116,173 miles

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,136 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres,inner sidewalls starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre ,minor inner sidewall damage

offside front tyre,edges wearing

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre shows signs of being run under inflated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,075 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 94,071 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 87,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 87,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 76,076 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 52,491 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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W298 UKK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W298 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 W298 UKK registered?

W298 UKK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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