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W361 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,731 mi
Last recorded96,731 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 94,650 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,507 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,970 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,467 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 75,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,101 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,142 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

power steering belt starting to crack

Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,142 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 53,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,822 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,153 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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W361 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W361 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 W361 KBJ registered?

W361 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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