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W301 RCF

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,863 mi
Last recorded29,863 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 RCF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,863 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 29,863 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,206 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 29,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,605 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,318 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,723 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,523 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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W301 RCF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W301 RCF, 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 W301 RCF registered?

W301 RCF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W301 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 RCF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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