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W397 WKL

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,673 mi
Last recorded61,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 WKL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,673 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 61,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,581 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 58,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,130 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,967 miles

both front wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,017 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WKL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W397 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

W397 WKL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W397 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 WKL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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