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W157 KCB

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,028 mi
Last recorded43,028 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 KCB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil is on the low mark on the dipstick

nearside front and offside front lower ball joint nuts have no split pins or visable split pin holes. presumed thread lock has been applied

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and is starting to crack

Fail 3 Mar 2015 42,882 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil is on the low mark on the dipstick

nearside front and offside front lower ball joint nuts have no split pins or visable split pin holes. presumed thread lock has been applied

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and is starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,170 miles

offside sill corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 37,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 28,842 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,447 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,972 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 25,970 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,930 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 18,651 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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W157 KCB is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W157 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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W157 KCB is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W157 KCB safe to buy?

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