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V131 KGA

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,713 mi
Last recorded78,713 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 KGA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 78,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 78,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 74,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear and nearside front tyres treads cracking no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 15 May 2012 74,342 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear and nearside front tyres treads cracking no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 27 May 2011 69,685 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 69,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 64,282 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 64,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 57,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,001 miles

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

exhaust rattles at rear bolt touching chassis

Fail 3 Feb 2009 56,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rattles at rear bolt touching chassis

Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,644 miles

exhaust bolt hitting chassis at rear flange

Fail 5 Feb 2008 48,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bolt hitting chassis at rear flange

Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,431 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 43,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil filter leaking lots of oil

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,579 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 36,579 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V131 KGA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V131 KGA, 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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V131 KGA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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