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W137 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,222 mi
Last recorded88,222 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,222 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,936 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,931 miles

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

imbalance front brakes

part of the centre stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,912 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

part of the centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,999 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 73,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,967 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 70,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,688 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 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KBJ, 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 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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