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W454 KBJ

2000 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,768 mi
Last recorded49,768 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover 2562,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 KBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 49,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 49,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 43,769 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 43,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 36,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 36,090 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 29,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers slightly smeary

long travel in hand brake

rear exhaust corroded/weak

Fail 11 May 2015 29,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers slightly smeary

long travel in hand brake

rear exhaust corroded/weak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,563 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/weak,centre to rear box

Pass 29 Jan 2014 21,024 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 15,420 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 15,420 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 14,688 miles

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear number plate damaged & slightly insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,935 miles

both front wiper blades slightly worn & washer bottle needs flushing

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,411 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 12,411 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Feb 2009 11,161 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 10,222 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 8,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 7,082 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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W454 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 62,411 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W454 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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W454 KBJ is a 2000 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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