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W491 TKK

2000 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 TKK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,783 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 122,783 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 115,400 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

drivers window will not close

Fail 24 Mar 2014 115,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

drivers window will not close

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,925 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 110,125 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

battrie very weak

nearside front side light dim

Pass 26 Jan 2012 105,412 miles

Nearside front slight brake bind.

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 105,412 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front slight brake bind.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 99,435 miles

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

rear regestration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,002 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyres tread getting low

Fail 29 Jan 2009 84,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres tread getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,527 miles

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

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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W491 TKK is a 2000 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W491 TKK, 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 W491 TKK registered?

W491 TKK is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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