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W453 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,145 mi
Last recorded68,145 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,417 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 65,387 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 62,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 61,690 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 59,670 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,329 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,348 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 51,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,943 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 48,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 46,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,989 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,509 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,505 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,276 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,214 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,654 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,828 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,341 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,301 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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W453 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W453 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 W453 KBJ registered?

W453 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W453 KBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W453 KBJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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