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W459 RNS

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,339 mi
Last recorded89,339 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 RNS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 89,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 89,253 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

exhaust heatshield loose.

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,138 miles

both rear metal brake pipes to cylinders corroded

offside front tyre shrubbed out on both shoulders

Fail 5 Sep 2009 76,977 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear metal brake pipes to cylinders corroded

offside front tyre shrubbed out on both shoulders

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,316 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 52,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,728 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 42,728 miles

Rear Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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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W459 RNS is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W459 RNS, 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 W459 RNS registered?

W459 RNS is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is W459 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W459 RNS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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