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W703 VKJ

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,855 mi
Last recorded101,855 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW703 VKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 101,855 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 101,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls poor

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,315 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 91,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 78,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 78,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 64,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 64,675 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 64,675 miles

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

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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W703 VKJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W703 VKJ, 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 W703 VKJ registered?

W703 VKJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 11 April 2000.

Is W703 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W703 VKJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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