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W42 RBK

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,133 mi
Last recorded84,133 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 RBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,133 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 84,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases last box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2017 79,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2014 65,998 miles

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2014 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

gearbox has oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,637 miles

n/s/f bumper has damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,588 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f bumper has damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,461 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall has cracks

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,352 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 59,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,949 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 37,058 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 31,425 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,425 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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W42 RBK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W42 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 W42 RBK registered?

W42 RBK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W42 RBK safe to buy?

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