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W59 RBK

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,196 mi
Last recorded117,196 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 RBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 117,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,764 miles

front drop links worn

slight power steering leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,764 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front drop links worn

slight power steering leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,500 miles

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

Fail 20 Mar 2013 100,500 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)

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

Fail 2 Apr 2012 98,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear front drop links starting to wear

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,084 miles

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear front drop links starting to wear

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,198 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 95,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 92,388 miles

brake pads low

hand brake travel long

Fail 23 Mar 2010 92,388 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pads low

hand brake travel long

Fail 3 Apr 2009 88,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,410 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 79,904 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,100 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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W59 RBK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W59 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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W59 RBK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W59 RBK safe to buy?

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