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W661 TNK

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,009 mi
Last recorded75,009 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 TNK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 75,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion underside of vehicle

handbrake travel

nearside front ABS ring broken

Pass 30 May 2013 75,009 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion underside of vehicle

handbrake travel

nearside front ABS ring broken

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 Jun 2012 72,077 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal rubber worn

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,515 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,515 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,917 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,110 miles

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

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

front number plate damage

Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,614 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 33,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,756 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 26,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished on side wall

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,862 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished on side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2005 20,431 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 20,431 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust middle section corroded

nearside wing repeater loose

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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W661 TNK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W661 TNK, 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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W661 TNK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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