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W148 KNU

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,018 mi
Last recorded22,018 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 KNU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 22,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 20,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,653 miles

advise offside front tyre worn 2mm

Pass 19 May 2014 18,855 miles

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

exhaust flexi slightly damaged

near front tyre cut close to cords

Fail 19 May 2013 17,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

segments in high level stop lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2013 17,750 miles

segments in high level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 May 2012 16,360 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 16,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 14,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 11,585 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,956 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,608 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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W148 KNU is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W148 KNU, 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 W148 KNU registered?

W148 KNU is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W148 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W148 KNU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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