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W487 RAL

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,120 mi
Last recorded108,120 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 RAL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,120 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2011 108,112 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on tread inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,391 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 95,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,062 miles

REAR NUMBERPLATE DETERIORATING

UNABLE TO ACCESS REAR SEATS VIA DRIVERS SEAT BECAUSE SEATBACK LINKAGE JAMMED

Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 71,535 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres wearing & aproching mot limit †traval in hand brake †steering rack slightly damp

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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W487 RAL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W487 RAL, 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 W487 RAL registered?

W487 RAL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W487 RAL safe to buy?

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