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W246 KAP

2000 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 KAP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake pipe end unions corroding

front exhaust flexi part excessively corroded and deteriated,metal mounting bracket broken off exhaust loose

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear struts corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2017 111,928 miles

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with sidelights (1.2.1f)

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operate when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with sidelights (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with sidelights (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake pipe end unions corroding

front exhaust flexi part excessively corroded and deteriated,metal mounting bracket broken off exhaust loose

handbrake travel high

nearside rear service brake efficiency slightly low

rear exhaust heatshield loose

rear struts corroding

Pass 20 May 2016 108,164 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 May 2015 102,292 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 102,238 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,368 miles

water leek

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,446 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 35,444 miles

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

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

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

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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W246 KAP is a 2000 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W246 KAP, 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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W246 KAP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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