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W538 SKL

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 SKL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 87,718 miles

slight play o/s/f steering

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,003 miles

corrosion top front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,783 miles

flexable brake hoses perished

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,915 miles

rear flexable hoses perished

Fail 23 Jun 2014 75,915 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear flexable hoses perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,553 miles

center exhaust section sealed with paste

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,553 miles

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

center exhaust section sealed with paste

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,804 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 66,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,962 miles

exhaust back box corroded & slightly blowing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,104 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 45,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 34,515 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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W538 SKL is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W538 SKL, 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 W538 SKL registered?

W538 SKL is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W538 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 SKL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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