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W397 PLE

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 PLE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,955 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,918 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,624 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 45,463 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,699 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,618 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 39,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,229 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,601 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2010 32,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,429 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,226 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,801 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 24,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,931 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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W397 PLE is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W397 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W397 PLE registered?

W397 PLE is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W397 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 PLE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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