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W443 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,133 mi
Last recorded92,133 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 92,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,011 miles

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

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

both rear and nsf tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked/perished

handbrake travel long

no suppliers name on front number plate

ns wiper split at ends

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

wipers not parking

Fail 28 Feb 2011 85,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear and nsf tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked/perished

handbrake travel long

no suppliers name on front number plate

ns wiper split at ends

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

wipers not parking

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,973 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,997 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 70,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 57,438 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,438 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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,173 miles

gearbox oil leak

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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W443 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W443 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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W443 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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