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W1 KAF

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

15,591 mi
Last recorded15,591 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 KAF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 15,591 miles

Slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2024 15,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

power steering components weeping oil

Pass 13 Dec 2023 15,040 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 14,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 14,370 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 13,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,303 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 12,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 12,246 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 12,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,712 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 11,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 10,705 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 10,689 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 29 Mar 2012 10,262 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 10,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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 1 Apr 2011 9,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,965 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,540 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,545 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,745 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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W1 KAF is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W1 KAF, 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 W1 KAF registered?

W1 KAF is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W1 KAF safe to buy?

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