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W52 KGV

2000 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 KGV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 103,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f ABS sensor ring cracked

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

n/s/r tyre becoming worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on outer edge - stepped tread

rear silencer heat shield insecure

various slight oil leaks

vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 103,869 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f ABS sensor ring cracked

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

n/s/r tyre becoming worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on outer edge - stepped tread

rear silencer heat shield insecure

various slight oil leaks

vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 99,173 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front cvj boots perished

o/s/r wheel slighty stiff to turn

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,407 miles

both front cvj boots becomming deteriorated

both rear brakes becomming corroded

nearside door mirror becomming insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front cvj boots becomming deteriorated

both rear brakes becomming corroded

nearside door mirror becomming insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2009 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,439 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 53,491 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,593 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,046 miles

nail in edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2005 27,046 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in edge of offside rear tyre

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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W52 KGV is a 2000 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W52 KGV, 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 W52 KGV registered?

W52 KGV is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W52 KGV safe to buy?

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