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W253 KNP

2000 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

67,555 mi
Last recorded67,555 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 KNP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 67,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,724 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 63,724 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,836 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,810 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slight bulge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,495 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,047 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,014 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,221 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 50,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,345 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 42,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,929 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 27,251 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,251 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 212,005 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 212,005 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W253 KNP is a 2000 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W253 KNP, 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 W253 KNP registered?

W253 KNP is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W253 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 KNP shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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