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W403 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 94,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,212 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear low on tread

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

exhaust flexible pipe signs of age

front drop link bushes perishing

gearbox oil leak

nearside steering rack has play

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discolouring

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2009 87,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres and nearside rear low on tread

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

exhaust flexible pipe signs of age

front drop link bushes perishing

gearbox oil leak

nearside steering rack has play

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discolouring

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2008 78,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

centre exhaust signs of age

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside steering rack has play

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

rear tyres low and perishing

slight dampness around steering rack

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,024 miles

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

centre exhaust signs of age

front drop link bushes perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside steering rack has play

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

rear tyres low and perishing

slight dampness around steering rack

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,242 miles

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

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,435 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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W403 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W403 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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W403 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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