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W172 KGV

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 KGV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,765 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,203 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,286 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,984 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 82,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,569 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 78,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,870 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 69,914 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 69,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W172 KGV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W172 KGV, 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 W172 KGV registered?

W172 KGV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W172 KGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 KGV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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