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W143 KAB

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 KAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,933 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 89,933 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 79,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 66,387 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid slightly low in reservoir

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,377 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 50,488 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,972 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 48,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2005 48,100 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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W143 KAB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W143 KAB, 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 W143 KAB registered?

W143 KAB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W143 KAB safe to buy?

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