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W521 WKJ

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,829 mi
Last recorded106,829 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 WKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 106,829 miles

Oil seepage around bottom of the engine

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

Rear brakes are imbalanced

Fail 6 May 2013 106,809 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant level low

Front wipers smear

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

Oil seepage around bottom of the engine

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

Rear brakes are imbalanced

Pass 1 May 2012 100,851 miles

both front tyres outer side walls perishing

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

engine oil leak

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 1 May 2012 100,851 miles

both front tyres outer side walls perishing

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

engine oil leak

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 6 May 2011 94,392 miles

both rear wheel arches and outer sills have surface corrosion

both side repeter bulbs fading

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

slight engine oil leak

steering rack area damp

Fail 6 May 2010 87,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front cv gaiters perishing

Pass 6 May 2010 87,610 miles

both front cv gaiters perishing

Pass 9 May 2009 82,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 78,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 69,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,245 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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W521 WKJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W521 WKJ, 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 W521 WKJ registered?

W521 WKJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W521 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 WKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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