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W159 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,527 mi
Last recorded79,527 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2009 79,527 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NOT SHOWING CORD OR PLY

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,196 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 65,303 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 65,303 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear of vehicle repaired poorly

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,105 miles

long travel on handbrake

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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W159 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W159 KBJ, 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 W159 KBJ registered?

W159 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W159 KBJ safe to buy?

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