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W459 VKX

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,446 mi
Last recorded47,446 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 VKX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,199 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 43,199 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,371 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,277 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,525 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 19,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,813 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 17,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Short but deep cuts in tread area of all four tyres.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Short but deep cuts in tread area of both near side and off side rear tyres.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,880 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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W459 VKX is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W459 VKX registered?

W459 VKX is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W459 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W459 VKX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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