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W693 RBK

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,218 mi
Last recorded134,218 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 RBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 134,218 miles

Foglight switch intermittant.

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR arch rusty.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 134,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Foglight switch intermittant.

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR arch rusty.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 130,441 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 130,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 124,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 124,288 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 110,558 miles

o,s and n,s rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Apr 2008 110,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

o,s and n,s rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2007 93,979 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 93,979 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,199 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 74,199 miles

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing uneven

exhaust heat sheild 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
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W693 RBK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W693 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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What year was W693 RBK registered?

W693 RBK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W693 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W693 RBK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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