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W38 RBK

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,038 mi
Last recorded46,038 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 RBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,038 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 39,522 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,023 miles

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

number plates deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,231 miles

exhaust deteriorating

number plates deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2017 36,651 miles

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

front number plate cracked

mixed tyre speed ratings

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,405 miles

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,486 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate cracked

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 3 Feb 2015 32,486 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate cracked

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,206 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight weap from PAS steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front number plate cracked

slight weap from PAS steering rack

wiper linkage worn and noisy

Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,409 miles

chips in front windscreen

exhaust corroding

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

slight weap from PAS steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

slight weap from PAS rack

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,955 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,490 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack gaitors damp with oil

Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,989 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exaust life short

Pass 8 Feb 2006 19,963 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

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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W38 RBK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W38 RBK, 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 W38 RBK registered?

W38 RBK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W38 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 RBK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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