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W626 RCA

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,725 mi
Last recorded122,725 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW626 RCA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,725 miles

nsf door and sill large dent

Fail 8 Apr 2011 122,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf door and sill large dent

Pass 17 Mar 2010 103,167 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall perished

wipers do not self park

Fail 10 Mar 2010 102,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/S/F CV Boot perished

N/S/R Tyre wall perished but not showing cords

Oil leak

Wipers do not self park but can be controlled by the driver

Pass 12 Mar 2009 86,282 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 86,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,118 miles

exhaust rear silencer box connection early corrosion connection weak

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2008 74,118 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer box connection early corrosion connection weak

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2007 65,585 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,797 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside tyres slight surface damage

oil leak

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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W626 RCA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W626 RCA, 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 W626 RCA registered?

W626 RCA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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