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W238 KFA

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,619 mi
Last recorded86,619 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 KFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,619 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine emissions higher than expected

offside front tyre perished

offside handbrake reading lower than expected

Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

engine emissions higher than expected

offside front tyre perished

offside handbrake reading lower than expected

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,917 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,904 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,219 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 76,219 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,431 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 57,431 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W238 KFA is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W238 KFA, 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 W238 KFA registered?

W238 KFA is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W238 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 KFA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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