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W137 KPA

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,725 mi
Last recorded137,725 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 KPA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 137,725 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 137,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 130,459 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 123,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 117,605 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack in side walls

Fail 15 Oct 2008 117,604 miles

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

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

Rear tyres starting to crack in side walls

Pass 16 Oct 2007 110,688 miles

both front discs rusty

rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 16 Oct 2007 110,688 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs rusty

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,332 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 98,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 90,026 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 89,920 miles

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

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 KPA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver 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 W137 KPA, 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 W137 KPA registered?

W137 KPA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W137 KPA safe to buy?

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