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W472 RPO

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,189 mi
Last recorded115,189 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 RPO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 115,189 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,463 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt visual inspection only due to child seat fitted

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2010 90,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,979 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age and close to legal limmit.

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 86,979 miles

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of age and close to legal limmit.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,708 miles

Parking brake travel slightly excessive.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 73,708 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake travel slightly excessive.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,736 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 63,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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W472 RPO is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W472 RPO, 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 W472 RPO registered?

W472 RPO is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W472 RPO safe to buy?

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