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V970 KWW

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,736 mi
Last recorded146,736 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 KWW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 146,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 145,215 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 142,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 138,413 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 138,413 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 132,069 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 132,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 123,998 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 123,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 114,697 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 114,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 106,097 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 106,097 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,787 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 97,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,126 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,961 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 81,961 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 73,002 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 73,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 52,183 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,775 miles

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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V970 KWW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V970 KWW, 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 V970 KWW registered?

V970 KWW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V970 KWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 KWW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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