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W137 KAP

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,109 mi
Last recorded129,109 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 KAP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 129,109 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 129,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,500 miles

O/S/F STEP SILL CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2016 125,038 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Fail 2 Aug 2016 125,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 Jun 2015 473,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 121,645 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 119,940 miles

n/s cv boot pin holed

rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 31 Jan 2012 119,026 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,499 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 97,893 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

CUT IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 97,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BRAKE FLUID LOW

CUT IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 88,936 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 88,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,332 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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W137 KAP is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W137 KAP, 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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W137 KAP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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