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W615 RFM

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,569 mi
Last recorded83,569 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 RFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 83,569 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

chip on windscreen

near side front tyre close to wear limit

slight exhaust blow from back box

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,569 miles

chip on windscreen

near side front tyre close to wear limit

slight exhaust blow from back box

Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,546 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,545 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,503 miles

discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear lense has slight damage

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear lense has slight damage

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,380 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 73,380 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 70,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 68,114 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 68,114 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 64,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 60,694 miles

All tyres have perished sidewalls and will need replacing soon!

Pass 9 May 2006 55,930 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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W615 RFM 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 62.5%.

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 W615 RFM, 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 W615 RFM registered?

W615 RFM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W615 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W615 RFM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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