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W646 RFM

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,629 mi
Last recorded72,629 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 RFM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / back (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / back (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres are cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,502 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / back (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / back (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres are cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,477 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,477 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,699 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,410 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,239 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,096 miles

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

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)

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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W646 RFM is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W646 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 W646 RFM registered?

W646 RFM is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W646 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W646 RFM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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