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V454 GKW

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 GKW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,211 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 90,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 88,072 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,439 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 85,439 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,918 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,498 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 80,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear engine stabalizer mount worn

Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,065 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/cv boot siliconed together

Fail 24 Jul 2006 77,065 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

centre brk lamp some bulbs inop

nail in tyre

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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V454 GKW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V454 GKW, 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 V454 GKW registered?

V454 GKW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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