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W494 KFW

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,179 mi
Last recorded103,179 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 KFW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,179 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,390 miles

sill(s) corroded

wheel arch(s) corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 98,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sill(s) corroded

wheel arch(s) corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,354 miles

n/s sill slightly corroded

wheel arche(s) slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,265 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,530 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,894 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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W494 KFW is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W494 KFW, 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 W494 KFW registered?

W494 KFW is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W494 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 KFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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