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W154 KCB

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,978 mi
Last recorded91,978 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 KCB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,978 miles

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

oil around gearbox

service brake performance close to limit (52%)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,954 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil around gearbox

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer rear wheel arch's

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sill's

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,726 miles

corrosion to outer sill's

n/s front tyre wereing on edge

Fail 3 Jun 2011 82,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to outer sill's

n/s front tyre wereing on edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,253 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sill's

front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre worn smoth right on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,003 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,359 miles

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 55,825 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 55,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W154 KCB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W154 KCB, 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 W154 KCB registered?

W154 KCB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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