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W388 PLE

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,456 mi
Last recorded91,456 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 PLE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,456 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

front anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,617 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 89,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,389 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 87,299 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,299 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,692 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,420 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 82,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,338 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 81,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,145 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 80,145 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,674 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,890 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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W388 PLE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W388 PLE, 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 W388 PLE registered?

W388 PLE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W388 PLE safe to buy?

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